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Being Human

Episode 164 - Finding Peace Beyond Understanding: Trusting God's Love Amidst Church Challenges

Feb 6, 2024
Exploring the discontent in the Church, historical roots of the lack of formation on human sexuality, emotional divide among priests and bishops, reintegrating faith and trust, seeking peace in God's love, and challenges and cover-ups in the Church hierarchy.
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Quick takeaways

  • The discontent in the American Catholic Church is fueled by scandals, abuse, and a lack of trust in authority figures, hindering vulnerability and openness in relationships.
  • The emotional divide between priests and bishops, caused by the Dallas Charter and a lack of substantial human formation on sexuality, creates mistrust within the Church hierarchy.

Deep dives

The Discontent in the Church and its Impact

There is a growing awareness of discontent in the church hierarchy, particularly in the American Catholic Church. The discontent is fueled by scandals, abuse, and a lack of trust in authority figures. This has led to a sense of suspicion, hesitancy, and fear among the congregation, hindering vulnerability and openness in relationships.

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