Priest Scandal – New Walden

What Did Theologians Teach About Pedophilia? (Part 1)

Bad theology is the real cause of sexual abuse in the Church. But because it has never been recognized as such, this evil theology has spread to the highest level of the Church, making true reform almost impossible.

by John Gravino

Your Guide to the Recycled Heresies of the Upcoming Amazon Synod

A Church insider claims that the Amazon synod will be recycling old heresies. In my new book, I identify those heresies.

by John Gravino

A Big Endorsement for My Book

Looking for a clear analysis of the sex abuse scandal in the Church? Maybe you should read my book.

by John Gravino

Jesus Praised Celibacy! Are You Smarter Than Jesus?

It’s one thing to be an atheist and pin the blame on celibacy for the priest scandal, which is exactly what the New Atheists did. And so did an Australian Royal Commission, which published a massive report on sexual abuse last December. In this video, I document how so many of the headlines on the Australian […]

by John Gravino

Recent Interviews

Here are a couple of recent radio interviews.

by John Gravino

Sexual Abuse and the Science of Self-Denial

“The practice of asceticism is the time-honored, Biblical solution to sexual abuse and all other sins of excess. This apostolic wisdom is now being confirmed by neuroscience.”

by John Gravino

Australian Report on Child Abuse Blames Celibacy

The Australian Royal Commission on Child Abuse just published its final report December 15, 2017. All the headlines are reporting that the Royal Commission blames celibacy, but as this segment from New Walden shows, celibacy shouldn’t be blamed at all. In this brief twelve-minute video, I provide some sorely needed perspective for the priest […]

by John Gravino

Spotlight on Fr. Ted

In a previous post, I mentioned the notorious Fr. Ted Llanos, the priest who trained me to be an altar boy back in 1974, and I explained why I believed the allegations against him. (You can find those allegations online by clicking on the link, above.) The information in Fr. Ted’s online file rings true […]

by John Gravino

“Spotlight” on the Big Picture

When Marty Baron, former editor of the Boston Globe, directed his Spotlight reporters “to focus on the institution,” he was quite laudably pursuing the big picture of clergy sexual abuse. But the big picture is exactly what the media has been missing now for more than fourteen years. For the big picture would recognize that, […]

by John Gravino

Oscar-Nominated “Spotlight” on Child Abuse

It’s no surprise that the movie Spotlight has been nominated for a best picture Oscar. The critics have been predicting big wins for the movie, and not without justification. It really is a terrific film in so many ways. But I am not writing about Spotlight to add one more glowing review, for I’m no […]