Another child abuse scandal rocks the Catholic Church. We explore the reports coming out of Pennsylvania, and the Church's long, ugly track record of abuse and coverup. Freedom From Religion Foundation's Andrew Seidel joins the conversation. Articles: CNN ARTICLE: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/21/world/catholic-church-abuse-scandal-timeline/index.html" rel="noopener">https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/21/world/catholic-church-abuse-scandal-timeline/index.html</a> ANDREW SEIDEL'S ARTICLE: <a href="http://www.patheos.com/blogs/freethoughtnow/pa-abuse-report" rel="noopener">http://www.patheos.com/blogs/freethoughtnow/pa-abuse-report</a> FRIENDLY ATHEIST'S ARTICLE: <a href="http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/15/here-are-the-worst-abuses-by-catholic-priests-from-the-pa-grand-jurys-report/" rel="noopener">http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/15/here-are-the-worst-abuses-by-catholic-priests-from-the-pa-grand-jurys-report/</a> PENNSYLVANIA GRAND JURY REPORT: <a href="http://media-downloads.pacourts.us/InterimRedactedReportandResponses.pdf?cb=22148" rel="noopener">http://media-downloads.pacourts.us/InterimRedactedReportandResponses.pdf?cb=22148</a> FREEDOM FROM RELIGION FOUNDATION:  <a href="http://www.ffrf.org" rel="noopener">http://www.ffrf.org</a>   Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support</a>.

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It's Time to Quit the Catholic Church

Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides.  A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.