Dublin priest tells congregation he is gay – and wins standing ovation

[donnashuggy]

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/jan/10/dublin-priest-gay-congregation-ovation?CMP=soc_567

[donnashuggy]

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@alexander*beetle wrote:

Just because he is a homosexual doesn't mean he is active. Just like many priests are straight, doesn't mean they are active. He is simply declaring that he is gay. 

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Exactly

[icyfroth]

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@bluecat*dancing wrote:

I think that you need to get your head around the fact that gay men are NOT paedophiles. Paedophile priests would still be paedophiles even if they weren't in the clergy. 

I think you need to get your head around the fact that not maybe not ALL gay men may be peadophiles, but a large majority are, and another large majority of the christian priesthood are. I'm not ruling out the priesthood of other religions here, either.

Being in a position of trust, such as being a priest, gives them access to children. Paedophiles are paedophiles no matter what their profession  may be. It has nothing to do with homosexuality but everything to do with preying on children.

Yes, and most positions of trust involve ppl in positions such as the clergy, education, and government departments dealing with minors. Parents and family members.

This is where we need to be vigilant if we care about our children.

If it was me, I wouldn't be giving a standing ovation.

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[bluecat*dancing]

Small worlds = small minds

[donnashuggy]

The reason he has declared it is because of the upcoming referendum on gay marriage

http://www.irishcentral.com/news/politics/Dublin-priest-says-he-is-gay-during-Mass--receives-standin...

[bright.ton42 · Accepted solution]

Homophobia    ....

Homophobia is the term used to describe the irrational fear, hatred, aversion to or discrimination against people who are homosexual, or same-sex attracted, or who are perceived to be homosexual or same-sex attracted.

http://www.acon.org.au/youth/Homophobia/what-is-homophobia

[para-slights]

What? You are honestly saying a large majority of gay men are pedophiles and a small majority are not. Really? You truly want to state that? I think education obviously needs to erode people's outlandish biased. You might not want to accept homosexuality but you cannot decry it with overstated, inaccurate accusations

[icyfroth]

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@donnashuggy wrote:

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@alexander*beetle wrote:

Just because he is a homosexual doesn't mean he is active. Just like many priests are straight, doesn't mean they are active. He is simply declaring that he is gay. 

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Exactly

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Then why declare it in front of a congregation.

straight or gay, the congregation expects you be celibate. Nothing further needs to be declared.

[bluecat*dancing · Accepted solution]

It must be terrible to think like that and living in fear because of ignorance.

[bluecat*dancing]

You don't get it, do you? Or, are you being deliberately obtuse?

[j*oono]

This thread is too hot for me.

However, I wouldn't want to leave my kids alone with someone that likes to meet exciting and unusual people and kill them.