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[quote=Anonymous]I fully agree that Catholics should shout it from the highest rooftops, and advocate with and their churches, regarding sexual abuse. I would not however advise that Catholics withhold all funding from the church. The church uses funding for parish activities, 99% of which has absolutely nothing to do with the abhorrent sexual abuses. Why not try to become part of the solution by becoming active with in your church, while also supporting, financially and with your time, the churches beneficial activities? Do we really want the conduct of people who went against the core teachings of the church, abuse to children, or covered it up, to be the cause of the collapse of the entire church? Instead, get involved, become part of your parishes actions to influence the larger organization, and practice your religion in a way that you feel is appropriate. I hope your church advocate fixing the issues of sexual abuse, and move on with its core mission.

If you do decide not to fund your church, but still too attended, please let you were parish know why you are doing so. It doesn't send a message unless the church knows people aren't funding their activities due to the abuse, as opposed to not funding the church for other reasons or due to simple neglect.  In short, I don't see how withholding money from weekly collections inspires the church to address abuse when it has no idea why you and others may not be contributing funds. If you are going to speak with your pocketbook, make sure your message is heard!

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