I hope that cleared some questions up or misunderstandings. I'm not asking you to agree with me, just to understand what the Catholic Church is trying to do by commenting about Ricky Martin.

The church isn't necessarily sticking its nose in other people's business. When celebrities like Ricky Martin, in this case, who are apparently catholic do something that goes against the teachings of their faith, the church steps up to say that his actions (Martin's) go against the teachings of the faith he follows, and that because he does it does not mean that the church supports it. Does that make sense? For instance, the church doesn't want people who are catholic to think that celebrities and politicians who claim to be catholic while committing actions against the teachings of the church means that the church has changed its stance on those particular issues or that it condones the celebrity or politician in question.

First, let me say that my heart goes truly out to you and your siblings. The man (or men) who did that to you and your family are truly sick and twisted. I have never been in your position but I can see your point when it came to some individuals letting the issue fly under the radar. That is indeed very serious and upsetting to here.

I hope that some of your wounds have begun to heal. Again, my heart goes out to you and your family.