Catholic priests believes in more stupidity

[the_bob_delusion]

"Many Catholic priests take a flexible approach to celibacy, tolerated by church leaders, and some believe sex with children or men does not count, a former Melbourne priest said on Wednesday."

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/national/child-sex-abuse-link-to-celibacy-20130123-2d7ch.html#ixzz2ItULwubd

Let's just throw these kiddie fiddlers in gaol. I don't care if they think it's right by their religion. Using their own stupid logic, throwing them in gaol isn't violating their religious right it's merely throwing out trash:)

[crystal-gems]

Yes bright.ton.  It was a throwaway line in one of his interviews.  He was discussing  the celibacy vows. 

[**meep**]

It really is an odd thing that a relion would condemn men and women to celibacy, where on earth has that come from?

Did you mean religion?  If so, that depends on the religion.

You can read about Celibacy and Religion in brief here  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celibacy

or follow the links in that article to learn more.

[cueperkins]

I might have missed the point, but What does celibacy have to do with Pedophilia?

Maybe they need to do extensive psychological testing on 'would be' priests' in the first instance and STOMP all over any hint of 'pedophiles' amongst their ranks once discovered.

Crikey, the Church goes on and on against being Gay and use a huge amount of pressure to prevent any discussion of gay marriage, but Pedophiles are OK?. 

They can't be housed, hidden or enabled...they're pond scum.

[lionrose.7]

I so agree cueper, The ones that cover it up are just as low.

[azureline**]

I might have missed the point, but What does celibacy have to do with Pedophilia?

Maybe they need to do extensive psychological testing on 'would be' priests' in the first instance and STOMP all over any hint of 'pedophiles' amongst their ranks once discovered.

Crikey, the Church goes on and on against being Gay and use a huge amount of pressure to prevent any discussion of gay marriage, but Pedophiles are OK?. 

They can't be housed, hidden or enabled...they're pond scum.

where does the church do this?

I thin k there are very few occupations now that do not do psychological testing......

[cueperkins]

Hi Rose...I agree =  they're the microbes that feed on pond scum because it's their pond.

[cueperkins]

Yes azurline, that's my point...they should be forced to do extensive psych testing & ongoing monitoring if they're going to insist on celibacy & just to weed out weirdos.

[cueperkins]

Sorry azureline, were you referring to the obstruction to Gay Marriage?  There's lots & lots on that one Worldwide.  Religious Groups of various persuasions are historically known for 'influencing' social policy, & in so doing, isolating one section of society or another - welcome or not.

Meanwhile, there's also lots & lots on the ignorance of religious institutions, one in particular, who allegedly conceal Pedophiles in their ranks.  Need links? 

NO offense, but I didn't think it was a secret these days?  Aren't we having a Royal Commission over it for instance?

[**meep**]

Sorry azureline, were you referring to the obstruction to Gay Marriage?  There's lots & lots on that one Worldwide.

There was a large protest in Paris recently

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/01/13/uk-france-gaymarriage-idUKBRE90C05L20130113

[cueperkins]

Precisely *meep*...."Strongly backed by the Catholic hierarchy, lay activists have mobilised a hybrid coalition of church-going families, political conservatives, Muslims, evangelicals and even homosexuals opposed to gay marriage for the show of force". 

What influence?