Is Fr. Peter West Being Silenced?

Many of you know Father Peter West of Human Life International or follow him on Twitter (@fr_pwest) and/or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-West/576926938).  He is known for posting his views on conservatism and political current events.

Well, it seems that the media is going after him now. Mark Mueller, a reporter for NJ.Com has been following Fr. West's posts and has written a story describing the passionate priest as an "internet flamethrower." The story has brought the Archdiocese of Newark to investigate Fr. West and limit his free speech which is entitled to him as an American citizen. Mueller is accusing Fr. West of bashing liberals describing millennials as"cryins," and "snowflakes."

Plz spread the word.

A Pro-Life Priest Faces Possible Sanctions by His Archdiocese https://t.co/Pqn65G7ika

— Nick Donnelly (@ProtectthePope) February 8, 2017

I never called all Millennials "snowflakes". I have great respect for family, friends and especially members of... https://t.co/EBri522n2S

— Father Peter West (@fr_pwest) February 9, 2017

Jim Goodness, the Diocesan spokesperson stated, "We are concerned about Father West's comments and actions, and will be addressing them according to the protocols of the Church." Fr. West is a Trump supported and has spoken out against Hillary Clinton and the Democratic party. In light of Newark's new archbishop, Cardinal Tobin, many are speculating that the situation will not go well for Fr. West since the new cardinal has voiced his opposition to Trump's policies. Many are worried that Fr. West may be silenced by his bishop. Please contact Jim Goodness, Director of Communications at 973-497-4186, goodneja@rcan.org to voice your concerns.







Source:

http://linkis.com/com/wFUjJ

http://www.thechristianreview.com/a-pro-life-priest-faces-possible-sanctions-by-his-archdiocese/

http://www.hli.org/authors/fr-peter-west/

Thomas Euteneuer

Former president of Human Life International, Thomas Euteneuer is in a lot of trouble. A former employee is accusing him of inappropriate contact. The alleged victim claims Euteneuer sexually abused her for 2 years during an "exorcism."

Euteneuer did admit to overstepping the boundaries of a priest, he apologized in 2011 by claiming that he made "imprudent decisions with harmful consequences, the worst of which was violating the boundaries of chastity with an adult female who was under my spiritual care."

The victim is suing Human Life International and the diocese of Arlington for 5.3 million dollars.

These stories are depressing to hear but are the reality of when a priest is not spiritually grounded. Priests are men, they have natural drives to reproduce. A man cannot just shut down these natural cues that cause arousal and the desire to reproduce. This is where spiritual and psychological maturity comes in.  

  



Source:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/29/exorcism-abuse-virginia-w_n_1636947.html?utm_hp_ref=religion&ncid=webmail22

http://www.ewtn.com/vnews/getstory.asp?number=120047