The crisis of credibility in Philadelphia.

SCANDALS; SEXUAL misconduct by clergy; SEX crimes; SEXUAL abuse victims; CORPORAL punishment

PHILADELPHIA (Pa.); PENNSYLVANIAReport Available

Presents views and insights of the author on the clergy sex abuse scandal in the city's archdiocese in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Claim of the author that further alienation of the Catholic community and empowerment of sexual abuse victims due to the scandal; Views on the response of the archdiocese and protesters alike with regards to the scandal; Criticisms on the absence of corporal punishments for the accused priests.