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To: libsl
Frankly I have less problem with a celibate homosexual being a parish priest (and presumably living alone)

That thinking ignores the whole crisis which led to this ban: homosexual parish priests sexually abusing boys.

106 posted on 09/19/2005 7:05:14 PM PDT by tuesday afternoon (Everything happens for a reason. - 40 and 43)
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To: tuesday afternoon

I didn't say that I had NO problem with a homosexual parish priest, just LESS problem with one who may be homosexual but is also celibate (as they all should be).

On the other hand, I think pedophiles, whether they are directed toward boys or girls, should be banned from being priests.

Still I support what the Pope is doing. I think priests should be exemplary role models of the highest ideals of the church.


110 posted on 09/19/2005 7:18:35 PM PDT by libsl (I'm just sayin'....)
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