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See also: [[Atheism and child pornography]]
See also: [[Atheism and child pornography]]
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the American [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] bishops and the Vatican had noted a growing problem with clerical sexual abuse of children in the U.S. which involved minors/children.<ref>http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=26940</ref> In addition, Ireland and other European countries have experienced problems relating to instances of Roman Catholic priests sexually abusing children.<ref>http://www.daily49er.com/opinion/our-view-catholic-church-needs-administrative-reform-1.2200659</ref>
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the American [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] bishops and the Vatican had noted a growing problem with clerical sexual abuse of children in the U.S. which involved minors/children.<ref>http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=26940</ref> In addition, Ireland and other European countries have experienced problems relating to instances of Roman Catholic priests sexually abusing children.<ref>http://www.daily49er.com/opinion/our-view-catholic-church-needs-administrative-reform-1.2200659</ref> See: [http://www.conservapedia.com/Homosexuality_and_pederasty#Roman_Catholic_Church.2C_Homosexuality_and_pederasty Roman Catholic Church, homosexuality and pederasty].
Prominent atheists/agnostics and other atheists/agnostics frequently bring up this Roman Catholic church scandal.
Prominent atheists/agnostics and other atheists/agnostics frequently bring up this Roman Catholic church scandal.
Yet, historically the atheist population has had a significant problem when it comes to the sexual abuse of children (see: [[Atheism and child pornography).
Yet, historically the atheist population has had a significant problem when it comes to the sexual abuse of children (see: [[Atheism and child pornography]]).
=== Richard Dawkins on child molestation and so called "gentle pedophiles" ===
=== Richard Dawkins on child molestation and so called "gentle pedophiles" ===