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

[icyfroth]

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@creative*crisis wrote:
He has only broken his vow if he is a practicing homosexual, do you know that's the case?

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Do you know it's not? How do you know your'e homosexual if you've never had a sexual experience?

[youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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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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Icy, this is your opinion is it?

'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.'

I would be interested to read the data you base your opinion on. 

[azureline**]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@creative*crisis wrote:
He has only broken his vow if he is a practicing homosexual, do you know that's the case?

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Do you know it's not? How do you know your'e homosexual if you've never had a sexual experience?

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How did you know you were hetero?

I guess it's the same thing?

[icyfroth]

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@youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit wrote:

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@icyfroth wrote:

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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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Icy, this is your opinion is it?

'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.'

I would be interested to read the data you base your opinion on. 

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And I would be very interested to read  the data you base your refutation on.

[youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit]

The same way I knew when I was a virgin that I was hetero.

[alexander*beetle]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@creative*crisis wrote:
He has only broken his vow if he is a practicing homosexual, do you know that's the case?

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Do you know it's not? How do you know your'e homosexual if you've never had a sexual experience?

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Are you really serious or you are just baiting now? That is really a very ignorant comment if you are serious. 

How do you know you're homosexual if you've never had a sexual experience?  It's called attraction! You know, being attracted to someone. lol

And I'm still waiting for my answer to your serious accusation against me. 

[bluecat*dancing]

I knew that I was attracted to men before I had sex with any of them. Its not rocket science.  How do you know that you are not a gay woman unless you have had sexual relations with other women? Doesn't make sense, does it?

[youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit]

You make assertions, and then cant back them up?

[azureline**]

I am a bit concerned now that I might be gay as I have never had a gay sexual experience............

[icyfroth]

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@azureline** wrote:

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@creative*crisis wrote:
He has only broken his vow if he is a practicing homosexual, do you know that's the case?

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Do you know it's not? How do you know your'e homosexual if you've never had a sexual experience?

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How did you know you were hetero?

The fact that I was attracted to men.

I guess it's the same thing?

except that I'm a woman

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