Catholic church settles out of court in latest case
"The Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa has agreed to pay more than $3.3 million to a woman who claims she was sexually abused by priest more than 20 years ago, the victim's attorney said Friday...
...More than 750 people have filed lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by California priests.
On Wednesday, a San Francisco jury awarded nearly $5.8 million in damages to four people - three men and one woman - who were repeatedly fondled as children by a Roman Catholic priest in San Jose.
Last week, an Oakland jury awarded $1.93 million to two brothers in their 30s who were molested as young boys by a priest at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Antioch."
Thank goodness I can say "I survived catholic school"!
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"There is no creator" - the Dalai Lama. These are words of common sense, and it tells me that "spirituality" has nothing in particular to do with a belief in the supernatural. But then, those of us who grew up in the seventies watching "Kung Fu" already knew that being a vegan, atheist who follows the path of the buddha can reach enlightenment.
All kidding aside, what does a vegetarian atheist have to say? Stick around and you'll find out! Politically I'm rather liberal, but I do like to listen to staunch conservative talk show host Michael (the 'Whiner') Savage so I'll probably be mentioning him from time to time in my weblogs. So for now, how about some talk of broccoli, carrots and peas? Recipe's anyone??
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