The Little Schoolboy

With eyes wide open and a trusting heart he walks up those familiar steps. The same steps his parents have lead him to every Sunday. Every Sunday for his entire, brief life.

These are special steps. They lead into a holy place. A place where little ones are expected to sit quietly and be respectful. A place where we learn about God and Heaven and Angels and Saints. A Holy House of the Lord where one can feel safe.

Or can you?

Mothers don't let your boys become alter boys. Never leave your child - boy or girl - alone with a catholic priest - or whatever they call themselves. Some are called bishops - others call themselves monsignor or brother. Whatever they call each other is irrelevant. They are hiding something. They belong to a secret society - hiding their secrets behind the veil of Religion and lots of holy scriptures.

They seem to act as if they are not living under the same set of laws that the rest of us are expected to uphold. They hide behind their Church organization and their high dollar lawyers.

At the end of the day - and before God's eyes - they are nothing but common pedophiles. They get pleasure from touching little children. They are the scum of this earth we are so blessed to live on. And they are still up their on their weekly pulpits - protected by each other and their vows of silence and brotherhood.

Parents have trusted these supposed holy men for centuries. And the men who help guard the secret. or stand idly by while these disgusting acts aimed at our precious youth are taking place.

And, despite the great secret. Despite the claims of abuse. The catholics still flock to their Churches each Sunday. They still put money in the plate and support these evil men and their brothers who hide their crimes.

Is it possible to forgive these incredibly disgusting humans for their ugly acts at the expense of unsuspecting children? Maybe if they are rotting in a jail cell somewhere with one of their own - playing the role of some other prisoner's girlfriend. Maybe if they have to answer to a tattooed life-long resident of our penal system. Our maybe The Good Lord has something even better in store for them.

So, Thank You priests and catholic clergy everywhere. Thanks for ruining so many young people's impression of Church.