The sex abuse coming to light throughout Europe now sort of belies that it's just an American issue. And I'd wager it's not even a WESTERN church issue.
Where else are you thinking? South America (though I guess that's West) and Africa? I think most of the East would be some flavor of Orthodox.
I'm sure there are Catholics in Asia, especially as long as Europeans were in some places.
I'm sure there are Catholics in Asia, especially as long as Europeans were in some places.
Lots of Catholics in the Philippines.
And in China, although they're split between Catholics who recognize the Pope's authority and Catholics who get bishops appointed by the government.
... which makes me wonder how this scandal is playing in China: it's a great opportunity for the government-approved version of the church to try to gain supporters.
I am home and I have caved and turned the heat back on because it's cold and wet outside. And now I think I shall take pie crust out of the freezer. And watch last night's Supernatural.
Catholics by country: [link]
I am getting the Grey's love back, little by little. I've decided that McSteamy is a total woobie.
From way back -- Aims, I've decided it's because of the
lack of Izzy.
Hey, when did iTunes prices jump $.30??
When they took off the no-copy dealie. Edit: Unless it's happened again? I don't buy much off there.
Roomba Cat Returns For Easter (VIDEO)
You remember Roomba Cat, right? That badass kitty who achieved fame and (hopefully) fortune for joyriding on a Roomba and slapping a pitbull. Yeah, he was great. And now he's back, and sifting through Easter eggs, and of course, slapping a pitbull.