On Leaving the Church, by Dr. Donald DeMarco

Two colleagues of mine from the university, though brought up as Catholics, decided to leave the Church because of the scandalous behavior of certain members of the clergy.  This pains me because I believe that there is nothing outside the Church that could provide them with a more comprehensive way of living their lives in a Godly fashion.  On a lesser significant level, it is as if they are telling me that I must be foolish to remain in such a scandal-ridden institution.

The Church, and most assuredly the world, has been rife with scandals throughout history.  The most notable of all scandals belongs to Judas Iscariot who betrayed Christ for thirty pieces of silver.  Judas was selected as one of the first of the twelve apostles.  He walked with Christ and was the companion of saints.  But his betrayal, from all indications, did not occasion any of his colleagues to abandon Christ.  It did not shake the faith of any of them. …

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