[swarthyguy]

"This paragraph is a word for word description of the stereotype of the priest, especially monk, during the European Middle Ages."

Stereotypes do have a basis in reality. And the Middle Ages stereotype backs up the reality of no modern day renaissance or reformation in the islamic world.

"Unfortunately, this one seems to be coming back."

Never really went away as far the the islamic world is concerned. Tariq Ali was referring to a period of time, relatively recent, the 1940's - 1950's.
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[Restorer]

"Unfortunately, this one seems to be coming back."

I was referring to the stereotype of the priest as being sexually interested in young boys.