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Fair enough. My reaction was in large measure to the generalizing on gays as being perverted and automatic pedophiles. I agree this guy should not be in the priesthood, but I do not see him either as an automatic candidate for pedophilia due to his orientation. In theory, priests and nuns are not supposed to have any sexuality at all which is an unreasonable and unnatural expectation IMHO.

In theory, priests and nuns are not supposed to have any sexuality at all which is an unreasonable and unnatural expectation IMHO.

True, that is why it is a vocation and a religious person will require God's help to succeed. When you turn from God and look to fulfill your personal desires instead, you are not abiding by your solemn vows.

As a further note, I am not a priest but I am married. I made a solemn vow that includes fidelity to my wife. I have heard MANY people argue that lifelong monogamy is an unreasonable and unnatural expectation. However, I have not found it difficult because of my love for my wife. I have also made darn sure I have not put myself in a position where I may be tempted and fail. That would just be asking for it.

The priests who have failed have loved themselves more than God and have given in to their own gratification. However, avoiding the temptation to fail is also necessary. The priesthood is a fraternity of men where close living is part of reality. It also may involve ministering to teen boys. You are just asking for trouble when you allow homosexual priests. The avoiding of temptation for trouble when close proximity is required is also why men and women should not serve together in the military, nor should the military allow gays. (Although now that I come to think of it, maybe it would be okay to allow gay men to serve in all female units?)