[BigJohn44]

Most of the victims were teenage boys. I don’t consider this to be pedophilia per se, although legally it probably is.

I do agree that gays found the priesthood to be a convenient framework in which to practice homosexuality and feel respected and loved.

[Polybius]

Most of the victims were teenage boys. I don’t consider this to be pedophilia per se, although legally it probably is.

Those who insist that gays should be allowed to be Scoutmasters in the Boy Scouts of America always like to say that studies show that there is no correlation between homosexuality and pedophilia.

They are correct.

However, the definition of pedophilia is the sexual attraction to prepubescent children.

The sexual attraction to adolescent boys is pederasty and there has been a very strong and well known correlation between homosexuality and pederasty for thousands of years.

[A.A. Cunningham]

although legally it probably is.

The correct term is ephebophilia.