Editor,
After centuries of abuse and cover-up by his church, the pope now pledges to protect the young better (The Daily Journal, April 19, page 8). That’s a shallow, unreliable promise, easy to make in the face of criminal charges all over the world.
How about protecting children by keeping them out of the clutches of the clergy all together? Both the Catholic church and myriads of other sects have exposed themselves to be poor guardians of the young.
Much can be said in favor of keeping children protected from religious influence until they are old enough to make their own choice and able to evaluate what’s being fed them. Many who escape later in life have a hard time recovering completely.
Instead, teach the young morality and social behavior, which has nothing to do with religion. As we have often seen, the exact opposite. Â
Jorg Aadahl
San Mateo
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