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But how can we not lump them together? I have family members that converted to Catholicism to marry a Catholic. She sees nothing wrong with the whole patriarchy BS and she's in her mid-70's.

So many of the Catholics in western MA were like today's MAGAs, "see no evil and hear no evil." Assuming your Priest is a good person has proven catastrophic to thousands of people. Over 80 priests have been defrocked over the sex scandal in the area alone.

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A protestant preacher's kid here. My Mom also preached. I recall our denomination questioning my Dad if it was 'wise' to befriend the local Catholic priests in Melrose MA. ( Dad pretty much told them to butt out!)Dad was part of an interfaith leadership group that reached out to all, especially those in need.

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