[Apologetics] Re: The Situations in the Catholic and Anglican Churches Are NOT Similar!

[Stuart D. Gathman]

On Sat, 26 Feb 2005, Marty Rothwell wrote:

> In all fairness, I think this is comparing apples to oranges.  I think it is
> fair to critize the Catholic bishops for being quiet way too long about
> child molestation, then doing something only when the poop hits the fan in
> the national media.  And child molestation is a no-brainer.  Of course
> you're going to come down hard on it.  The Anglicans would do the same
> thing, I'm sure.

Depends on how you define "molestation".  [Members of] the gay camp/ECUSA are
fine with "appropriate intimacy" between adults and children.

The only flexibility on the Catholic side should be concerning the
actual guilt of an accused priest - given the ease with which false
accusations can be made.  Even with real repentance, their original
ministry is kaput.  

A big problem I've seen on the other side is that persons afflicted with
homosexual desires who desire to live a righteous and holy life, are met with
natural distaste by most church members due to effeminate/"butch" mannerisms.
This hinders them from experiencing the Godly fellowship they need to
overcome their sin and change their habits.

I would suggest repentant priests specialize in such ministry - but
that might present its own problems.  In any case, they should not
be ministering to children.

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