Why should the Church resort to the court of the pagans? (St. Paul) Calumny and detraction are forbidden by the Commandments. Self-righteousness is denounced by the Gospel. The reason the 'world' wants to judge the issue and the persons involved is not because they are seeking justice but simply to promote their own self-righteousness. If these persons were actively seeking to promote the Gospel they would be active in many more areas, not excluding a good examination of conscience in the light of the same Gospel they claim to follow.