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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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[–] forkDestroyer@infosec.pub 0 points 1 week ago (2 children)

What do you all think happens at Catholic mass these days? It's been about 10 years since I've gone myself, but when I was a kid I just sat next to my parents for an hour, went through the service, and left after.

[–] FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 week ago (2 children)

They're not in much danger during a church service, but they're in danger when left alone with a preist

[–] forkDestroyer@infosec.pub 2 points 1 week ago

Is this still happening a lot lately in the Catholic Church?

[–] Geobloke@aussie.zone 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Most priest's are required by law in Australia to be cleared by police and any church workers or volunteers are required by law to report anything suspicious. Training in identification of bad behaviours is also required

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

They do now, nice, good on ya's. After 12 moves perhaps they grew tired. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Ridsdale

apparently the church had a worldwide policy to move pedos from dioceses to dioceses hiding their crimes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parish_transfers_of_abusive_Catholic_priests

[–] fyzzlefry@retrolemmy.com 1 points 1 week ago

Lol that explains all the pedophiles