[YankeeReb]

Because of the priestly abuse scandals we so often hear that the problem is priestly celibacy.

Most of the abuse victims are young boys, so it seems that it isn't so much celibacy as homosexuality. We never hear this cause mentioned in the media for some reason. It's sort of the 800 lb gorilla in the room.

[ClearCase_guy]

it isn't so much celibacy as homosexuality

Bingo. If anyone mentions this "scandal", I just calmly start talking about how homosexuals like to prey on children. I don't get off that message until the topic changes.

It tends to change pretty quick. Liberals are uncomfortable with the truth.

[metmom]

Most of the abuse victims are young boys, so it seems that it isn't so much celibacy as homosexuality. We never hear this cause mentioned in the media for some reason. It's sort of the 800 lb gorilla in the room.

Exactly, especially since we don't hear about the problems that celibacy causes among the nuns.

Or is celibacy just a problem for men?

You nailed it. I think that homosexuality is the real problem.

I think that mandatory celibacy for the priesthood is unnecessary; there's no Scriptural basis for it and that the Catholic Church would do better with a married priesthood, but that's their call.

[Bellflower]

The Priest are only close and intimate with other men. It is well know more men who are in prison with only other men will turn to homosexuality than those out of prison. After they come out many will then return to the use of a woman.

The Priest may often be put together with teenage boys in situations that may be tempting to one who “burns” without the normal outlet for the “burning” of a beloved wife.
Abnormal desires can express themselves more readily when normal desires are unnaturally suppressed. As The Bible says let them that “burn” marry.