Posted on 05/06/2002 6:17:00 AM PDT by Spin
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The purpose of the press is to let the truth be known to the people. But having seen report after report of the sex scandal in the Catholic Church, I am sorry to say that yet again the media is failing us by refusing to tell us that the primary problem within the church is an epidemic of homosexual priests. We know that most victims of these crimes are young boys, and the perpetrators are grown menwhy is it so hard to say that this epidemic is a direct result of homosexuals being given authority that they should not have?
Weve heard for some time now about priests who are openly homosexual, but apparently few within the Church seemed to see a need to resolve this issue. Its even more troubling, then, that the media is so unwilling to report something that has long been known. Of course we know that the media is basically liberal, and has the intent of promoting a biased agenda. But youd think that at least some would have the good sense to report honestly when the physical and psychological safety of so many children are at stake.
If the media, the most far-reaching informational source, refuse to accurately report this predominantly homosexual scandal, then the truth is being concealed and this problem may never be resolved. If something isnt done, homosexuals will continue to gain authority over our children and country, and the effects will be disastrous.
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But try going without sex for a year, or a lifetime--without any hope of fulfillment. A lot of (if not most) people in that situation would be pretty messed up.
If priests were allowed to marry, they could channel their sexual energies in more appropriate ways. God gave Adam and Eve a commandment to "multiply and replenish the earth." When did he rescind it?
This is an old slander. It's one of the staples of anti-Catholicism. Do you have a (credible) source for this story?
But try going without sex for a year, or a lifetime--without any hope of fulfillment. A lot of (if not most) people in that situation would be pretty messed up.
What do you make of Jesus' and St. Paul's comments on celibacy then?
For Catholic priests, sometime around the first millenium according to the Pope, whose pronouncements in these matters are the word of God and therefore infallible. < /partial sarcasm>
It was an old practice when it was finally made a universal discipline. And long before celibacy was mandatory, the church expected a married man to cease having relations with his wife when he was ordained a priest. Though inconsistently applied, widely disregarded, and sometimes openly flouted, priestly celibacy has its origins in the very, very early church.
I guess the above would be true if sex is the most important thing and the central thing in one's life.
See, you're full of it.
There is no such thing as a human being who has no sexual tendencies. Even a eunuch (a castrated male) still has sexual desires. If someone tells you they have no sexual desires or thoughts, they're lying.
Your analysis of the theology of the priesthood, seeing as how you're not even Catholic, is noted, but is completely wrong. As is your gratuitious swiping at NWUArmyROTC, who happens to be correct about Catholic teaching regarding homosexuality: the orientation is not sinful, the actions are.
In the last two decades people have learned that gays are spreading AIDS, and yet at the same time people have sympathized with the gay crusade to normalize their lifestyle. This is really the same kind of thing.
Homosexuals are too powerful. They have money and the media behind them.
For this reason, they cannot lose.
Three years ago, I logged on the Media Research Center website for an article discussing the hiring of new journalists.
In it, they discussed how major media (New York Times, Newsweek, Time, CBS) had sponsored recruiting tables at major journalism schools and colleges around the nation. What shocked me was that they had open tents for "Gays Only" and actually had quotas.
How many people really read The Washington Dispatch? Not many, I am sorry to say.
I don't mean to sound defeatist, but there is NO way the media will allow this scandal to tarnish homosexuals. None, zero, zilch.
The rally cry is already out, and the talking points have been issued by GLADD and the rest:
1. Homosexuals are being "Scapegoated"
2. Homosexuals don't target young boys
3. There are more heterosexual pedophiles than homosexual ones (warped data because of low numbers of homosexuals in the general population--but you have to explain that one, and by then, your average soccer mom or Joe sixpack has lost you)
4. Homosexuals and their organizations are "100% behind the victims" (there is a pun there--but it is too tragic to laugh)
5. When all else fails, say the name "Matthew Shepard" as loud and as fast as you can
Nothing like painting everybody with the same brush.
Clint asks:
Did you bump your head before you wrote this? You think celibacy causes one to practice perversion?
wai-ming responds:
Celibacy does not cause perversion.
So which is it? Celibacy creates people who practice perversion or celibacy doesnt cause perversion? Do we believe you now or then, or are you just trying to side step your stupidity?
But try going without sex for a year, or a lifetime--without any hope of fulfillment. A lot of (if not most) people in that situation would be pretty messed up.
Pretty messed up? So the majority of priests who keep their commitment are pretty messed up? So the people who practice abstinence until marriage are pretty messed up? Why dont at least be honest and say this is my ignorant opinion when you write such tripe, you have absolutely no proof, no evidence, absolutely nothing to back up what youre saying.
If priests were allowed to marry, they could channel their sexual energies in more appropriate ways.
Again, more ignorant opinion that you cant support, go spread your bull somewhere else.
God gave Adam and Eve a commandment to "multiply and replenish the earth." When did he rescind it?
That is through the covenant of marriage, you think God was referring to people out of wedlock? You really need to do some homework pal, your opinion is ignorant and your comprehension is inferior.
What does this have to do with sexual desires?
BTW, did you know that a castrated man will not be accepted into a seminary? Automatic disqualification for the priesthood. `
It helps to know what you are talking about when you try to correct someone sinkspur.
You left the Church, pal. That tells me all I need to know about you.
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