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Originally Posted by PennBF (Post 1638225)

Really, it is fine to separate the crimes from other things a person might do. Given this logic John Gotti should be honored for his contribution to the the Italian Celebration in Little Italy regardless of the many people he killed or all the criminal actions by Priests in abusing children and ruining their lives should be forgiven since they gave a good sermon? You can't make this stuff up. What kind of person can stand up in front of a church, preach the gospel and then leave and abuse children which carries throughout their life and steals their childhood.:ohdear:

The same kind of lowlife hypocrites, who went to great lengths to hide this abhorrent behavior and then instead of turning them in, sent the scumbag offenders off to new locations...to stalk and victimize more innocent children. :censored::censored::censored:

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Originally Posted by PennBF (Post 1638225)

Really, it is fine to separate the crimes from other things a person might do. Given this logic John Gotti should be honored for his contribution to the the Italian Celebration in Little Italy regardless of the many people he killed or all the criminal actions by Priests in abusing children and ruining their lives should be forgiven since they gave a good sermon? You can't make this stuff up. What kind of person can stand up in front of a church, preach the gospel and then leave and abuse children which carries throughout their life and steals their childhood.:ohdear:

In thinking about it further, you make a great point that the 'totality of actions/behavior'...should be taken into account. :thumbup:

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 to condemn them)...while making excuses/giving a pass to religious institutions in the exact same circumstances.

Where's the consistency? :ohdear:

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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1638263)

In thinking about it further, you make a great point that the 'totality of actions/behavior'...should be taken into account. :thumbup:

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? :ohdear:

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

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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1638265)

Do you really believe that most of the same people who refuse to listen to MJ because of the 'allegations' against him, also refuse to go to their Catholic church...whereby a plethora of payouts and actual criminal convictions have been accomplished?

Sorry...but I don't.

Don't get me wrong, as I'm sure there are those whose ethics and integrity have been consistent in applying it to both instances...I just highly doubt it's been anywhere near to the same degree. :ohdear:

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Originally Posted by Moderator (Post 1638268)

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Good point.

I was writing as this was posted...my bad. :o

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Originally Posted by Moderator (Post 1638268)

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Per your suggestion (and hopefully you'll let this post stand to let folks know)...I offer this. :thumbup:

The Good versus the Bad (poke here to play)