Coloring Outside the Lines

Priests arent the only ones molesting. Teachers, parents, relatives, family friends, counselors can all be molesters, just read the news. Teaching children to be alert of all adults wont cause them too much harm it makes them be aware of their surroundings so that they dont end up being victims. We all know molesation doesnt just happen in the church, it happens everywhere. Just look at all the school teachers that are in the news.aaaccused

First of all, it is illogical and simplistic to equate homosexuality and pedophilia. There is no correlation between the two conditions and any sane person recognizes that fact.

Secondly, why is it the child's responsibility to place themselves in an environment where they will not be victimized? Doesn't this mitigate thier role as "victim?" Haven't we been through this during high-profile rape allegations when the rape victim is judged by the media for wearing something inappropriate?

This coloring book is the Church's feeble attempt at showing the public, mostly their finacila contributors, that they are "fixing" their problem with their priests, etc. They don't have a clue as to how to address this issue. Children need to know, first of all, to report any inappropriate touching (after "inappropriate touching" is explained), as well as to whom to report. Children need to be heard and believed. They need to know how to relate what has happened to them. They need to know that they, as well as ther families, will be protected, if they ever report abuse. Sometimes they, or their families, might be physically threatened, they could possibly be being told that they won't be believed (after all, THEY are priests, etc.), or, possiibly that they will be taken from their parents if they tell. There are various and sundry threats made to children, who will think that these threats are very real, so many remain silent, suffering into adulthood...like me. Like me, many never tell of the abuse. Fortunately, some do tell, and some sue, as the Catholic Church is finding. These helpless, and defenseless children grow up, and then many come forward. God Bless them each and every one for having the courage to go after these criminals...the men responsible (both the perpetrators, those whom covered up the abuse, and passed these pedophiles on to other unsuspecting victims in othere parishes) as well as the Church. For those who choose not to come forward, no ill will should be held against you. This is an unspeakable crime against those who cannot protect themselves. May God hold all of the perpetrators accountable for your actions. Judgment Day's a'comin'.

This is an utter generalization. You can't be alone with ANY adult? What about your mother who's cooking dinner for you or your dad who's in your room explaining how to throw a baseball? While the intention is good, it sends out the message that ALL adults are potentially dangerous. That is the wrong message. Man is basically good -- not bad.

This message sounds like EVERY adult can be dangerous -- if you're with your mom and she's cooking dinner for you in the kitchen, does someone else need to be there? If your father's giving you advice on baseball in your bedroom, is that unsafe too? This message is too generalized and sounds like EVERY adult is dangerous.

These Catholic priests, bishops, cardinals, etc., were in a position of authority. As a former victim of molestation, I can tell you that a child, depending on their age, cannot necessarily verbally express what is happening to them, and/or they are embarrassed. Some might have been threatened in some way, so they won't speak up. This is what needs to change. Children, should know that they can talk to a responsible, trusted adult, whether it is a parent, grandparetn, teacher, etc. Many of these men (predators) are in
positions of authority in othere denominations, or they might be teacher, policement, firemen, etc. Background checks aren't always reliable. I heard a former sex crimes prosectutor say that the prepetrators of these crimes against children, have already molested , on average 80 children, BEFORE they are ever
caught. The fact that priests are required to be celibate has absolutely nothing to do with their molesting of children. They want to have sex with a child. Anyone who wants to have sex with a child is sick, sick, sick. I know a two, whom are registered sexual predators/molestors...both are married. These men want to have sex with a child...an adult just won't do for them. Someone said we should have compassion for these predators and pray for them. My compassion is for the innocent/defenseless children of these monsters, not for the child molestors/predators whom choose to prey on these young victims. I'll be praying for the victims of these crimes. The Catholic Church is so transparent is their feeble attempts to say to the world, "see, we're trying to fix this ongoing issue with the church". What a load of crap! The only reason they are doing anything at all, is because their contributions have dwindled and they are having to sell of some of their properties to pay out the settlements in the many lawsuits being filed against them. My comments should not be construed to be only against the Catholic Church, not just the priest whom are the sexual molestors/predators. Right here in my hometown, a former Baptist minister was headed to trial for these same offenses. Sadly, he died before he made it to trial. Bu, he had already admtted to these claims of abuse against him. Rest assured that he will be judged before almighty God for his crimes, even if he didn't have to face a judge here on earth. These molestors are opportunists. My comments against these criminals should also be directed at those who covered up these crimes, right on up to the Popedom in the Catholic Church. Pray for the victims, not for the abusers and their enablers.

Being catholic (being a human being, for that matter), I'm beyond appalled by the lack of regard for children's safety, not to mention the shuffling around of pedophile priests. This has been happening for a long time apparently. Instead of making examples of the first few offenders, the bishops and cardinals involved in hiding this made the Catholic church a haven for a particularly awful kind of criminal element. This could've been handled in a much better way all along... It's horrible! I'm sure there are pedophiles from all religious backgrounds, but it is so blatantly obvious that those in authority knew this was happening and they hid it. That's what makes it so awful. I feel bad for everyone affected and it disturbs me when I see people (even the pope) minimize it as being overblown by the media. Can't say enough about how terrible all of this is.

The Catholic Church has, for many years, attempted to "cover-up" this horrific crime against children, prepetrated by their priests...those who were the perpetrators, as well as other priests, bishops, and, right on up the hierarchy withing the church. A few were "awarded" by being given cushy jobs at The Vatican, after being relieved of their duties at their churches. The Catholic Church's history of pedophilia by these sexual preadtors, also known as priests, is well documented. Those whom covered up these crimes are as guilty as those who molested so many innocent, defenseless children. The only reason that the Catholic Church is attempting to show that they are trying to "fix" this problem, is because of the fact that their money coffers are dwindling...faster than they can pay out the ginormous clain settlements resulting from their victims now suing them. Remember that the Catholic Church, not only didn't report much of this past abuse that they were well aware of, but they covered it up. They transferred many of these criminal pedophiles to other churches, where the abuse continued...just with a different set of children. God's judgment will someday come to each and every one of these men responsible, for both the abuses, as well as those whom covered this up. The Catholic Church failed these children miserably, and changed their young lives FOREVER. Even the worst of criminals don't like those who abuse childre. As I recall, one such priest was handily taken care of while imprisoned on abuse charges. ...saved the victims from further emotional trauma of a trial, as well as the costs of said trial...just desserts, I say.

How many non-Catholic ministers and clergymen have done the same without all the press? Society rules are not bias - just the public.

How many priest were required to register as sex offenders in the last five years?

How many priest have been required to register as sex offenders in the last five years.

It's a pretty sad state of affairs when the Roman Catholic church has to warn parents not to leave their children alone with a priest. What does that say about the church's confidence in their own priests? What message are they sending kids - "don't trust a priest"?

It's a pretty sad state of affairs when the Roman Catholic church has to warn parents not to leave their children alone with a priest. What does that say about the church's confidence in their own priests? What message are they sending kids - "don't trust a priest"?

this is telling them not to be alone with any adult some children will take this literally and never be alone with parents grandparents or other close relatives. This book has somewhat of a good message but needs refined. I also agree with panda that it will make the children feel that they did something wrong when it's the adult's fault. I think each parent is responsible for teaching their children "stranger danger"

Then by all means, kids should stay out of the confessional. Or else put closed circuit cameras so the parents can watch what the priests are up to.

Delete "adults", insert "priests". Simple enough.

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This coloring book makes children responsible for their abuse! Teaching this to children will damage their psychological development! I recommend anyone who cares about this watch the South Park episode SEXUAL HARASSMENT PANDA (Season 3, episode 309). Maybe this coloring book is a legal maneuver, or maybe it makes adults feel better about themselves, but what do you think the kids are really going to make of this?