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The Magistrate

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1. Should The Matter Arise....

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Sun Mar 5, 2023, 08:45 AM

Mar 2023

The priest should make the sinner's turning himself in to the authorities a condition of absolution, and forbid him the sacraments until he does....

As a general matter, I see no reason to exempt clergy from any civic duty, whether reporting atrocious crimes brought to their attention or paying taxes as a corporate body.

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Should The Matter Arise.... The Magistrate Mar 2023 #1

Not to worry. Alito and the Christofacists will overturn the exemption. 3Hotdogs Mar 2023 #2

Well, there's a surprise SledDriver Mar 2023 #3