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To: msnimje

Does the definition of 'pedophile' require a physical act? According to the dictionary it is just that one is sexually attracted to children - of which Foley was.

I tend to think people this sick are often members of some cult - whether it be Scientologists or Moonies...


7 posted on 10/03/2006 5:07:06 PM PDT by graf008
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To: graf008

The definition of pedophilia involves prepubescent children only. That is part of why its so sick.

A grown man of whatever age being attracted to a post-pubescent young person is not, by definition, a pedophile.


11 posted on 10/03/2006 5:27:54 PM PDT by SuzyQue (Remember to think.)
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To: graf008
If he is attracted to postpubescent boys, he is an ephebophile, not a pedophile.
39 posted on 10/04/2006 7:57:23 PM PDT by TChad
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