Utica Observer-Dispatch: Son killed at Word of Life wanted to leave church, officials say
BBC News: Mother 'helpless' to stop fatal church beating of son
New York Times: Witness Says Clash Over Witchcraft Preceded Fatal Beating at Church
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Reuters: Catholic bishops debating family issues still split on divorcees, gays
Vatican Radio: Women at Synod of Bishops call for their voices to be heard
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Al Jazeera America: Singapore church leader found guilty in $35M fraud case
Irish Independent: Bishop says child fear has led to loss of altar servers
The World of Life Church tragedy is so disturbing.
ReplyDeleteThey should re-name it World of Death.
DeleteDonna -- Agreed. What other atrocities took place in that cult?
DeleteThe last place I would send my son is to a RCC to be an altar boy. The bishops are surprised?
ReplyDelete"Police have described the beating as a 'spiritual counselling session to urge [the boys] to confess sins and seek forgiveness'."
Stupidity and religion are always a very dangerous mixture.
Shaw -- Given what we know now, I wouldn't let a child anywhere near a Catholic Church. The bishops are reaping what they sowed.
DeleteThe New York beatings were shocking. The only good thing that has come out of this tragedy is that the cult is under public scrutiny.