Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Well.... the Catholics have done it again.  Way to "f" yourselves.  Please read below:

(Please note this is SPECULATION and people are innocent until proven guilty)

http://www.freep.com/article/20130124/NEWS05/301240163/Many-shocked-to-learn-of-embezzlement-investigation-involving-Troy-priest

My family used to go to church at St. Thomas More in Troy, MI.  I hated church.  Church as a pre-teen/teenager sucks.  I don't care how much you love the Lord.  Anyhoo, STM's fearless leader WAS Father Belczak.  Apparently, he is currently being investigated for embezzling a shitload of cash.  Shady.  Yes, I know.

I am VERY disappointed for several reasons, two of which are the following:

1.)  Priests are held in high regard as mentors, leaders, role models and people to confide in.

2.)  It is a priest's job to raise up the congregation and lead a exemplary life, demonstrating integrity, honesty and discretion.

Now that said items have been shot out the window in a hand basket, let us now reflect on how this will further the downward spiral of the Catholic community.  Its not enough that molestation and other sexual misconduct has been brought to light over the past several years, we now have to digest this jagged little pill.  (NOTE:  It has been proven that sexual misconduct has been present in most organized faiths and not just the Catholic church)

I will now step on my little soapbox.  I am what some would call a Cafeteria Catholic.  I have picked and chosen what I want to believe.  I support gay marriage, abortion rights and birth control.  By biblical standards, I am going to hell (hell being in lower case because I feel as though hell doesn't exist.... only the good ones get to go to Heaven, the rest of 'em just die).  The bible reads to love one another, respect one another and to live as you would want to be treated.  With that being said, I am in no position to discriminate against a certain group.  I good Christian loves everyone.... treating everyone with respect and dignity.  "Let Us Live and Love."

If the accusations against Father Belczak are true, well, that just sickens me.  What an asshole.