Friday, December 12, 2003
Maggie Gallagher on the scandal
"But I have two sons. As I sat in the pews last Sunday, obediently praying for an increase in religious vocations, the thought occurred: If one of my sons wanted to dedicate himself to a life of chastity, poverty and obedience, forsaking marriage (and my grandchildren!) for God's sake, would I trust my child to the care of people now running American Catholic seminaries? Should I? Should any mother?"
She wonders why it is that people think that middle-aged women will keep men from desiring little boys. The two are not too close. It's not considered nice to point out the difference in our society, but it's there.
She wonders why it is that people think that middle-aged women will keep men from desiring little boys. The two are not too close. It's not considered nice to point out the difference in our society, but it's there.
