Another example of how the 'Church' has made itself largely irrelevant to many in today’s society.
A shocking illustration of simplistic and deeply flawed thinking far removed from any semblance of realism!
Not missing the fact that this was said to a relatively small number of people (I'm guessing), was judged by someone to be erroneous (I'm guessing again) and published to a considerably larger audience.
Wouldn't it have been a good idea if someone (the press?) had decided "that's wrong. We won't publish it."? Even better, if the person who got it to the Press went to the "priest" (not a Christian concept I might add!!!) instead and told him he was on very dangerous ground talking like that.
An old-fashioned idea I suppose. 
Perhaps so Chris but unfortunately some elements of the established religious orders have been able to dispense such flawed thinking without sanction for some considerable time.
The effects of such insular thinking may well linger in the minds of those sufficiently vulnerable to accept the words as spoken - without question - to their ultimate detriment.
It seems that now more than ever those who deem it necessary to have a religious element in their lives need true pastoral care not a motivational nudge from the direction of a politically motivated or reckless preacher.
Taking into consideration the mess the Roman Catholic Church had found itself in lately, due mainly the secret and obfuscated way various scandals have been dealt with, I feel that such incidents should be reported as widely and as transparently as possible.
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