Michele has raised some "thought provoking" points. I don't agree that the Catholic religion is "corrupt" and I take exception to the use of that term. The Church is composed of people and thus it is not perfect. Then again, neither is any institution. To stop practicing one's faith because of the human failings of a small group is, of course, a matter for one's own conscience, but it makes little sense to me. We are fortunate to have a pastor who makes it clear that none of the donations that are collected on behalf of the diocese will be used in the settlement of sex abuse cases. His word is good enough for me.