Until then, they will continue to box themselves into their alternate reality. A huge group of single males setting morality policy for 1.7 Billion catholics worldwide.

I'm actualy disapointed that Pope John Paul hasn't moved faster toward allowing priests to marry. to his credit, he has taken some initial steps toward that end which would seem to indicate that the stage is beeeing set for both married clergy and women in the priesthood...but recently (as his health has declined) it has appeared that the church is moving back the other direction. (I heard they may not even allow "alter girls" anymore... Ridiculous!)

It makes you wonder who's really in charge.

I suspect we'll know the church's direction (regarding the possible change in some of these more ridiculous positions) rather quickly after the next Pope is elected. I wouldn't be suprised if it gets worse before it gets better...

Scott Evil