The problem is twofold. Jobs whichninvolve access to children attract predators. When you demand celibacy you take away a good screening process, that of looking at men’s family life. Second many men turn to unnatural things when they are celibate, or away from women. Many men in prison turn gay, classically it also occurred in armies where they were away from women for months or years at a time.
Sorry I do not agree with:
“When you demand celibacy you take away a good screening process”
Evil will do its deeds wither one vows celibacy or not, especially when the sins of the flesh are a mans weakness (his demon). There is no screening for celibacy or non-celibacy practiced today. However there is currently a mindset of excuses and diversion from accountability even in the clergy. There should not be, when one Sins especially in this area there needs to be both Accountability, forgiveness (when there is true repetitiveness), and an active involvement to ensure individuals are not allowed/put into the positions that could foster a relapse, both by the individual and those around him. This is True for more than just the clergy, this is True for our Society in General but how many are willing to call Sins, which are Ill-Moral, Self destructive, behaviors out into the light? Thus why we are where we are now.
Just a test question (for any reader) when was the last time you told a friend their lust after “X”, or story of conquest with another lover “Y”... are Mortal Sins and their Souls are in Danger?
God Bless