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Old 04-02-2019, 10:24 AM
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In thinking about it further, you make a great point that the 'totality of actions/behavior'...should be taken into account.

I can't help but wonder though, how many who are adamant that both the 'good & bad' should be considered when evaluating someone like MJ...but make an exception when holding the Catholic Church accountable?

It just seems to me, that it is extremely hypocritical to condemn people like Michael Jackson for actions outside of his professional life (which I personally think is totally appropriate)...while making excuses/giving a pass to religious institutions in the exact same circumstances.

Where's the consistency?
I doubt if few Catholics are not very troubled by the abuse by priests and the cover-ups made by the people who should be monitoring their behavior especially if they get word that kids are being sexually abused by priests.

But these same priests could have also done good works in their communities. Life is not simple.

This is still a good song by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney no matter what crimes Michael Jackson has been accused of. Say Say Say by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - YouTube