Where’s the trust gone?
Well, on to happier news… Or not.
I’m surprised that I hadn’t written about Mark Foley before now, although I have been busy.
Let me just start by saying that I’m not sure if things are getting progressively bad, or if things are just being revealed more often, and in more public ways than before.
A few years ago, we were all aghast when the depth and breadth of the “Priest Sex Abuse Scandal” was uncovered. I think it’s safe to say that we were all disgusted by the way that not only the priests were behaving, but also about the way the Catholic church was handling it. Now, let me not be biased because I am not Catholic (Protestant here, the church is not necessary since I don’t really go to church anymore; however, I do “believe.”). I will readily agree that this type of abuse happens in all types of churches, those sickos just exist.
But, on to the real point, I guess the main message that Foley sends to us is that it’s hard to trust anyone. I mean, he was/is/was a member of Congress, and a Republican! Ok, that’s kind of ridiculous, but I would think that Repubs are more known for their religious commitments, and their steadfastness, but I guess not in his case. I realize that may be taken as offensive towards Repubs, and I’m too tired to reword it the way I mean it. Just know that I wasn’t trying to insult Republicans. My message goes to both parties, to anyone that has power, etc. … continue reading: Where’s the trust gone?