NY Friar's Pro-Pedophilia Statement from Father Benedict Groeschel Gives Apology
The prominent NY friar who caused a boatload of controversy after he came to the defense of priests who have been caught in sex scandals with underage boys (claiming that oftentimes, the priests are "seduced" by teens) has apologized for his comments. Father Benedict Groeschel of the conservative Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, who also expressed sympathy for "poor guy" Jerry Sandusky, released a statement saying:
"I apologize for my comments. I did not intend to blame the victim. A priest (or anyone else) who abuses a minor is always wrong and is always responsible. My mind and my way of expressing myself are not as clear as they used to be. I have spent my life trying to help others the best that I could. I deeply regret any harm I have caused to anyone."This apology doesn't move many people. We think he said what was on his heart at the time and because he's been surrounded by those who cover up sexual abuse as a career, it was easy to state his feelings; which we feel were true yet disgusting.
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