For Christ's Sake. Bishop Geoffrey Robinson

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      Copyright © Geoffrey Robinson 2013

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      Scripture quotations are drawn from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA.

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       CONTENTS

       Introduction

       PART ONE

       Factors Contributing to Abuse

       CHAPTER ONE

       Moving From a Religion of Fear to a Religion of Love

       CHAPTER TWO

       Moral Immaturity

       CHAPTER THREE

       Sexual Morality

       CHAPTER FOUR

       The Male Church

       CHAPTER FIVE

       A Culture of Celibacy

       CHAPTER SIX

       The Mystique of the Priesthood

       CHAPTER SEVEN

       Lack of Professionalism

       CHAPTER EIGHT

       Unhealthy Living Environment

       PART TWO

       Factors Contributing to the Poor Response

       CHAPTER NINE

       Right Beliefs v Right Actions

       CHAPTER TEN

       Papal Infallibility and Prestige

       PART THREE

       Enabling a Healthy Response

       CHAPTER ELEVEN

       The College of Bishops

       CHAPTER TWELVE

       The Sensus Fidei of the Whole Church

       CHAPTER THIRTEEN

       A New Council for a New Church

       CHAPTER FOURTEEN

       The Voice of the People of God Petition for a Council

       APPENDIX

       Practical Suggestions