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Terri said...

Releaved from his duties? When are they going to start JAILING these priests?

November 3, 2009 at 6:07 AM

Former Catholic said...

This is AMAZING, and another reason to change religions--I know one should "turn the other cheek" but do we have to view both of them during Mass?

November 3, 2009 at 6:16 AM

Sulu Peppers said...

He's on a one way trip to hell. Probably in an aisle seat.

November 3, 2009 at 6:37 AM

John-Wilkes Barre said...

Hahahaha, this is a joke! The church can't even hide all the gay priests in the ranks anymore, they are outing themselves at church even!…. Unbelievable! How many more priests need to have their names in the papers before the church realizes they have a lot of gay men for clergy, not all, but a lot, Nothing wrong with it, but lets just be realistic.

November 3, 2009 at 7:53 AM

Another one bites the dust said...

LOVE IT! Let's check ALL the clergy member's computers monthly. Tomorrow is Timchak's day back in court. Let us bow our heads . . . IN SHAME!

November 3, 2009 at 9:25 AM

catholic parishoner said...

It is a shame this is happening to all too many churches in the area. I cannot believe such a small town has to go though something like this as in the next 3 weeks they are losing 2 of their churches due to the consolidation and to have their priest doing this to them. what a shame

November 3, 2009 at 9:28 AM

J0e said...

That's rich!

November 3, 2009 at 9:52 AM

mike said...

the good fodder, "let's see, my new Sears catalog, a box of tissues, and bottle of hand lotion . . ah, heavenly"

November 3, 2009 at 10:04 AM

Hoban 77 said...

The TIDY WHITIES ANNUAL APPEAL ...How Appropriate !!! make sure you reach REAL deep into your pockets.

November 3, 2009 at 10:33 AM

Dave said...

If homosexuality is a sin in the church and remember the big stink martino made about the speaker at the college, then how can the church keep and or have homosexual priests? Can you say HYPOCRICY boys and girls. And you sheeple who keep giving to this orginization are so completly blind to what is going on. Do you really think that giving money will buy you a place in heaven? if you do, there is no hope for you. After all you can't fix stupid.

November 3, 2009 at 10:36 AM

Stevie Wonder said...

The diocese PR dept must be busy...they had a "statement" on their website about Timchak, now they'll have to add one on this guy.

November 3, 2009 at 10:51 AM

Count Drunkula said...

...really, they should just be grateful these were pictures of ADULT males!

November 3, 2009 at 11:06 AM

... said...

oopsie!

November 3, 2009 at 11:18 AM

Julie said...

Considering the total number of priests there are in the world, compared to the number of priets you always hear about in the media who are committing acts of crime, fraud, homosexuality, etc., the actual number of 'priests gone wrong' is actually very small. Just as with anything else, the media and today's society often prefers to highlight the bad and rarely about the good. Just as you cannot judge an entire race based on the actions of one man, so you cannot judge the Catholic church as a whole based on the actions of one bad priest.

November 3, 2009 at 11:23 AM

Ted said...

When will this stop? I have tried my best to stay loyal to the church and to support all the good it does do, but these type of situations, which we hear about day after day, is making that impossible. The church needs to stand up and admit its problems and devise a real solution to this problem. Lets start with married men on the alter. Married men leading and teaching our children. Married men advising young couples as they prepare to marry. married men preacing to FULL churches...the solution is obvious.

November 3, 2009 at 11:25 AM

cinqua said...

The photos were of adults, it's not that big of a deal

November 3, 2009 at 11:55 AM

Stan said...

Terri: You think homosexuals should go to jail huh?!! I'm guessing you live in America!! & Former Catholic: All religions (and indeed most other sociable groups) will have members who occasionally like to look at scantilly clad men. One in eight of us is homosexual, so changing religions won't solve that problem. Try giving religion up tho, the world will start making more sense I promise =)

November 3, 2009 at 12:42 PM

ck said...

Terri: Jailing him for what? No laws broken, not state or federal ones anyways. :P

November 3, 2009 at 12:54 PM

Kurt said...

Why are most of you accusing him of being something worse than a fallible human being, child molestor or devil incarnate? We should feel sad that his life is ruined by four pics.

November 3, 2009 at 1:07 PM

Ex Catholic said...

"Married priests" is not the answer. Timchak wanted little boys, and Lyman obviously lusts after adult males.

November 3, 2009 at 1:12 PM

Still Catholic said...

You know, this whole situation is a shame! Obviously, it's a shame for faithful Catholics who will yet again bear the brunt of the callous and ill-advised comments of everyone. It's a shame for this man's parishioners, many of whom found him to be a wonderful pastor and a gentleman. And it's also a shame for this priest. And, admittedly, a shame on him, as well. But let's ask ourselves how many of us could be guilty of the same thing? We set our priests up as models of absolute goodness - a model that very few can actually follow - and then mock them when they fail. The Church, all who lead it, and all who call themselves members are human beings, and that makes us capable of bad judgements and, well, sin. Let us somehow find a way to hate the sin while still loving the sinner.

November 3, 2009 at 1:34 PM

Joe said...

@Terri, are you dumb or just unable to fully read? He didn't break any laws so the idea of jail makes no sense. Ironically the church is proving it really doesn't understand homosexuality any more than it does heterosexuality.

November 3, 2009 at 1:36 PM

Rational person said...

Jailing the priests? For what? Removal is appropriate since the priest no longer has credibility with his congregation, but no crime has been committed. Priests are human like everyone else and just as fallible. I do not think that priests are more likely to be gay than any other person, but stories of gay priests get sensationalized by the media so it just seems that way.

November 3, 2009 at 1:39 PM

Larsen said...

So, I'm confused, what exactly is it that this guy did wrong? He accidently displayed pictures on grown men who were not naked. If he weren't a priest the comments most of you idiots are making would be called hate speech. And you'd be the ones calling it that, you hypocrites.

November 3, 2009 at 1:41 PM

Off with their HEADS! said...

Dear Julie....perhaps it's time to get your head out of the sand...loved the comment though about the "priests gone wrong". OMG!! Imagine that!! If the diocese needs ideas to make money... perhaps they can film & market a new video...."PRIESTS GONE WILD". Betcha it'll be a big HIT on pay per view!

November 3, 2009 at 1:41 PM

Preist Echo said...

Religion is for perverts.

November 3, 2009 at 1:47 PM

Matthew Ebert said...

Terri said... "Releaved [sic] from his duties? When are they going to start JAILING these priests?" Um, I don't think he broke the law. Whatever, throw the pervert in jail anyway.

November 3, 2009 at 2:07 PM

still a Catholic said...

hmmm - i wonder if he would suffer the same consequences if the pictures were of women in bikinis? what is wrong here, the fact that priests have a sex drive or the fact that they can be attracted to other men - or both? Terri wants to put him in jail - interesting - i didnt know that being attracted to the same sex was a crime. The article did say they were adult males, right?

November 3, 2009 at 2:39 PM

Father please forgive me for I have sin said...

If the diocese spokesman indicates the pictures were NOT what he is saying they were then why was the priest removed from his duties? Get real. Dig deep people someone has to bail us out of all these law suite. File for bankruptcy like they did in DE. Close all the Catholic Churches down.

November 3, 2009 at 3:36 PM

Donna said...

This is why I gave up going to church. I pray to my GOD everyday. This is getting way out of hand!

November 3, 2009 at 3:36 PM

Franker said...

Perhaps it's time for the Vatican to entertain the idea of priests and nuns to marry.

November 3, 2009 at 3:39 PM

Michael C said...

"Releaved from his duties? When are they going to start JAILING these priests?" I'm sorry, but what crime did he commit exactly?

November 3, 2009 at 3:47 PM

shame on the Catholic Church said...

Just because catholic clergymen and the pope are hypocrites, and absolutely destroying the Catholic Church, DO NOT ABANDON FAITH IN GOD.

November 3, 2009 at 3:51 PM

Fluoric said...

The bigger "evil" here is all of you slamming this man. Yes, he's a Priest and yes he's probably gay. His life's been ruined by some picture. Most of you people are a bunch of witch hunters.

November 3, 2009 at 4:26 PM

Frankie said...

Jailed? What is there here for which he could be jailed? What world do some of you live in?

November 3, 2009 at 5:18 PM

Jonathan said...

Hold on here! Jail?! Hell?! What are you people talking about? These were pictures of adults. He's gay. No big deal. Probably using the priesthood as a refuge from his unsettling feelings. Let priests get married and let's stop pretending gay equates to sin and we'll all be better off

November 3, 2009 at 5:35 PM

Lonegunmen said...

its obvious Catholics seldom read the bible or they would know that homosexual activity is against the teachings of Christianity. The Catholic Church admits that at least 30% of its priest are Homosexual the real number is closer to 50%. I for one do not want these "Men" anywhere near my children. I know I know I'm a hater, but I'm a hater that's going to make sure that no priest molests my child.

November 3, 2009 at 6:25 PM

Brian G said...

keep sending money you fools. Religion is a crutch for weak minded people who need structure. - Jesse "The Body" Ventura

November 3, 2009 at 6:55 PM

Got Out Early said...

If my husband had pics of scantily-clad men on his PC, I'd be more than concerned! Yet, you think it's OK for a priest to have these pics?? You coal-crackers kill me.

November 3, 2009 at 8:21 PM

Tony said...

we need to have all priests sign statements that they are not gay. The ones who refuse should be defrocked. The solution is so simple. You can't have priests who are destined for hell anyway.

November 4, 2009 at 11:52 AM

CatholicSchoolMom said...

If any one feels that they should throw this guy in jail, your just stupid. He is a human also luckly he didnt have any of your little children on there.. This is why religion is a joke.. Wake up and just go on your daily life without the need for a organization that will verbally send people to hell becuase of their choices and when it hits home.. The church does nothing but covers it up.. Where is Captin Martino now? THE LORD SHALL SMITE THOSE WHO DIS OBEY THE SECOND COMING OF A LUNTIC CALLED MARTINO...

November 4, 2009 at 12:43 PM

Ziggy said...

Not a crime, just a disappointment. I wish stupidy was a crime, that would make our world a lot safer.

November 4, 2009 at 1:04 PM

mike mcnulty said...

repent repent, the end is nigh! repent repent, we're all going to die!

November 4, 2009 at 1:21 PM

jjk said...

Wow. It's sad to read the number of comments posted by Catholic bigots. It's safe to assume that Catholic bigotry is alive and well.

November 11, 2009 at 11:03 AM