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Catholic Church points to politicians on corruption and discredited institutions
The Latin America Catholic Church Episcopal Council, Celam, sent a strong message to the political establishment saying it is painful to see so many people victims of the narcotics trade and so many young people disenchanted with institutions because of corruption. Celam held its XXXIII two-day Ordinary Assembly in Montevideo. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesOne must be careful here,
May 22nd, 2011 - 07:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0But on the strength of the remark,
Is it not the kettle calling the pot black, for the church to lecture politicians on the morality of corruption??
On this day of the creation of a Brasilian into a saint, it is quite in order to chastise the secular state about its corruption.
May 23rd, 2011 - 01:27 am - Link - Report abuse 0Jesus Himself did no less with the moneylenders in the Temple and, God knows, there is a crying need for these corrupt people to have one route only to their afterlife.
Whatever a person's private hell consists of, because of what they have done to their fellow man, their time on earth should be followed by an eternity in their hell.
Yes, I feel that strongly about it.
Glad to hear that geoff.
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