THE CAUSE OF CORRUPTION IN CATHOLIC COUNTRIES

It is a fact that religion has played an important role in the formation of a country. This is absolutely true in Catholic countries; undeniably, the common denominator of all corrupt and impoverished countries is religion [in general] and Catholicism [in particular].

Is there really a relationship between corruption and the Catholic Church? The answer is YES, actual situation speaks for itself.

Before the decree on separation of church and state, the colonies dominated by Spain [which was the Pope’s sattelite] were controlled by the Catholic Church. During these historical time, the colonies were managed in accordance with the Catholic systems.

Now, what are these Catholic systems which are still prevailing until this modern time?

1. Briberies and all forms of corruptions that could be traced back to the giving of something to the church in the guise of donation for purposes of facilitating the givers’ request to the saints.

2. The giving of donations in exchange for a divine intervention or any favor; this is a form of bribery clothe with another terminology. This is a clear pattern of corruption.

3. The pardons for sale and indulgences which still occur in another form until these days.

4. The hypocrisy and shrewdness which could be traced back to the time of bishops and priests covering their evil acts behind the curtains of secrecy.

The holy appearance with a divine posture is their only hiding wall from the real self – this hypocrisy is still an effective tool of corruption to evade from public suspicion. This instance is still prevailing until now may it  be in religion or politics, the main point is that it was inherited from the Catholic system.