The Depths of Depravity - Catholic Church!

We saw Philomena. It's a very well-made movie starring Steve Coogan and Judi Dench.  It's one of those movies worth just going to see. A simple plot-summary doesn't sound appealing, or do it justice. It's such a touching, human story. And it's based on a true story, which seems totally implausible, impossible. But that's just because "real-life" usually seems stranger than fiction. More complex and odd, and unbelievable.

And it deepens and adds to the depths of depravity that is the Catholic Church. What a terribly pernicious institution. I feel free to condemn it, since I grew up in it. Luckily I exited it relatively unscathed, just the normal dollop of guilt to deal with. Others were not so lucky, what with Priests molesting children, and the Irish branch of the Church actually selling babies to couples in the United States. And of course there were the lies and cover-ups, for years. You can't make this shit up.

Reminds me of Sinead O'Connor and her great little protest that got her banned from Saturday Night Live.  She ripped up a picture of the Pope to protest the Church's abuse of children! She was damn right. One of the great moments in TV history. Too real for much of America!

And Sinead is just one of those amazing talents. Great voice, a powerful spirit. Wears her emotions on her shoulder.  It's brought her fame and also brought lots of boos and derision over the years. I love her. This is freaking beautiful, amazing, powerful...