UNITED STATES
The Stylus
By Charlotte Luft
On February 23, 2016
The Catholic Church has been a powerful institution since its inception; even during a time when people who were found to be Catholic were killed, the church had great power and sway.
The key element behind the church’s power was the idea that Catholicism was for the common man.
The idea of Catholicism has evolved since it was created as it has switched from the common man’s religion to a religion of the rich and powerful.
The introduction of money into the church system has lead to corruption on multiple levels, but perhaps the most atrocious institution that has evolved into the church system is the sexual abuse of children.
According to the columbia.com article, “Catholic clergy scandal: Possibly just 5 out of 77 sexual abusers convicted” by The Associated Press, there is a list of 77 Catholic priests and clergy members who were listed as allegedly sexually abusing children, of those accused on the list only about five were convicted of the crime.
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