'Homosexuality and the Church Crisis'
'Homosexuality and the Church Crisis' Abstract: Due to clergy sex abuse scandals centered primarily in the Northern hemisphere, the moral authority of the Roman Catholic Church has been subjected to …More
'Homosexuality and the Church Crisis'
Abstract: Due to clergy sex abuse scandals centered primarily in the Northern hemisphere, the moral authority of the Roman Catholic Church has been subjected to an opportunistic siege by prominent individuals and organizations who see the chance to advance their goals, including the ordination of women and the suspension of the requirement for priestly celibacy.
There is also a strongly defensive element to this strategy. Opponents of the Church know that there is a well-documented and strong correlation between male homosexuality and child sexual abuse, but claim that there is no evidence supporting this connection.
And, of course, those who are currently attacking the Church hope that they can undermine its moral authority to preach on the sinfulness of homosexual behavior and weaken its opposition to ersatz homosexual "marriage."
This paper demonstrates that there is indeed a very strong link between male homosexuality and child sexual abuse. It …More
Abstract: Due to clergy sex abuse scandals centered primarily in the Northern hemisphere, the moral authority of the Roman Catholic Church has been subjected to an opportunistic siege by prominent individuals and organizations who see the chance to advance their goals, including the ordination of women and the suspension of the requirement for priestly celibacy.
There is also a strongly defensive element to this strategy. Opponents of the Church know that there is a well-documented and strong correlation between male homosexuality and child sexual abuse, but claim that there is no evidence supporting this connection.
And, of course, those who are currently attacking the Church hope that they can undermine its moral authority to preach on the sinfulness of homosexual behavior and weaken its opposition to ersatz homosexual "marriage."
This paper demonstrates that there is indeed a very strong link between male homosexuality and child sexual abuse. It …More
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Holy Cannoli,
I am by no means a "homosexual apologist." If am an apologist of any sort, I am an apologist for the Church and a bad one at that! (I'm sure you'll agree to my last assertion!:P)
Now, the entire handling of homosexuality has been a failure. You either hear those who demonize the condition or those who promote acting upon it, with very few speaking the truth of the matter. The homosexual …More
Holy Cannoli,
I am by no means a "homosexual apologist." If am an apologist of any sort, I am an apologist for the Church and a bad one at that! (I'm sure you'll agree to my last assertion!:P)
Now, the entire handling of homosexuality has been a failure. You either hear those who demonize the condition or those who promote acting upon it, with very few speaking the truth of the matter. The homosexual in the pew is either denied any hope or given false hope in a life of sin.
Once again, the mission of the Church is to chastise the sodomite and heal the homosexual. Your idea of healing the homosexual seems to differ from mine. I certainly agree that we must better engage homosexuals on the nature of their condition and their responsibilities. We must urge them to programs, like Courage, which can direct them to "a life of interior chastity in union with Christ." However, if by remedial therapy you mean reorientation, I have my hesitations. While I would not discourage an individual from seeking help in this way if they thought it was best, it must be known that these methods have very few successes, if any. Often the practices used in such therapies verge on pseudoscience. More than promoting reorientation, we should help the homosexual come to terms with his condition and glory in his cross. The general goal should not be change, but chastity. In this manner, the healing of homosexual and heterosexual is the same.
He whose lifestyle is contrary to God's moral law must be confronted. The average sodomite, often a decent man trying to live right, must be told of the sinfulness of his relationships and urged to repentance. The predatory sodomite must be punished according to the severity of his action. Furthermore, both groups must be counseled and lead to restoration.
Now, I have said has been in contradiction to the guidance of the Church? If I have, I do not see it. Have I asked that homosexuals be given license to sin? No. All I have asked for is that we recognize the full complexity of the issue at hand.
God Bless You!
I am by no means a "homosexual apologist." If am an apologist of any sort, I am an apologist for the Church and a bad one at that! (I'm sure you'll agree to my last assertion!:P)
Now, the entire handling of homosexuality has been a failure. You either hear those who demonize the condition or those who promote acting upon it, with very few speaking the truth of the matter. The homosexual in the pew is either denied any hope or given false hope in a life of sin.
Once again, the mission of the Church is to chastise the sodomite and heal the homosexual. Your idea of healing the homosexual seems to differ from mine. I certainly agree that we must better engage homosexuals on the nature of their condition and their responsibilities. We must urge them to programs, like Courage, which can direct them to "a life of interior chastity in union with Christ." However, if by remedial therapy you mean reorientation, I have my hesitations. While I would not discourage an individual from seeking help in this way if they thought it was best, it must be known that these methods have very few successes, if any. Often the practices used in such therapies verge on pseudoscience. More than promoting reorientation, we should help the homosexual come to terms with his condition and glory in his cross. The general goal should not be change, but chastity. In this manner, the healing of homosexual and heterosexual is the same.
He whose lifestyle is contrary to God's moral law must be confronted. The average sodomite, often a decent man trying to live right, must be told of the sinfulness of his relationships and urged to repentance. The predatory sodomite must be punished according to the severity of his action. Furthermore, both groups must be counseled and lead to restoration.
Now, I have said has been in contradiction to the guidance of the Church? If I have, I do not see it. Have I asked that homosexuals be given license to sin? No. All I have asked for is that we recognize the full complexity of the issue at hand.
God Bless You!