Facts Quote by Andrew Greeley
“One cannot escape the harsh fact that as a ministerial profession, the priesthood has very serious problems. They are not new. They did not develop yesterday or last year.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Priesthood in Crisis, 1975
The priesthood faces deep, long‑standing issues that are not new, requiring honest acknowledgment and reform.
In simple terms: Priests have serious, old problems.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic issues openly.
Themes
religion
institutional challenges
ethics
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
critical
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- policy making
- community dialogue
Key Concepts
clerical abuse
structural reform
historical continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- What can be done to modernize religious institutions?
- How can past mistakes inform future reforms?
A Different Perspective
Change is slow and resistance is strong.
