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MineralMan

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10. Yes, of course. The RCC is full of voluntary celibates.

Sun Jan 20, 2019, 12:24 PM

Jan 2019

They have some of the same characteristics as incels, including personal insecurities that interfere with their relationships with other adults. Sadly, their occupation puts them in contact with potential victims who often have their own insecurities that can be exploited.

Having a secretive hierarchy and organization that protects you is a powerful attractant in many ways.

Most priests never do anything to harm anyone. They use the protection of the church to enable them to function as best they can. Being seen as a shepherd and a spiritual leader and having a fixed liturgy and system in which to operate has great value to them.

Sadly, though, there are others who see the organization as an opportunity to gain access to potential victims. They are in the minority, of course, but have unique opportunities that aren't found in other organizations, along with the secrecy and protections you mention. It can be a toxic combination that is certain to harm the naive and faithful.

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According to one person here, child sexual abuse is inevitable [View all] MineralMan Jan 2019 OP

It is almost as if somebody was making excuses Voltaire2 Jan 2019 #1

It's difficult to even follow the illogic being used. MineralMan Jan 2019 #2

An even bigger factor is the deterrent Major Nikon Jan 2019 #4

I think the deterrent effect is really not a big factor in child sexual abuse. MineralMan Jan 2019 #5

Consider why a potential child rapist would be attracted to a priest job in the first place Major Nikon Jan 2019 #7

Yes, of course. The RCC is full of voluntary celibates. MineralMan Jan 2019 #10

The whole celibacy thing makes the church vulnerable marylandblue Jan 2019 #13

Horny young men, too. MineralMan Jan 2019 #15

I suppose if you are a priest it's only natural to make such excuses Major Nikon Jan 2019 #3

If the organization is a religious one, exposure of rank hypocrisy within it MineralMan Jan 2019 #6

Which also equates to tithing money Major Nikon Jan 2019 #8

Oh, yes. Churches depend on getting donations out of their members pockets. MineralMan Jan 2019 #9

Does it really matter edhopper Jan 2019 #11

Yes. That's the argument. MineralMan Jan 2019 #12

So what God wants edhopper Jan 2019 #14

God, of course, has nothing whatever to do with it. MineralMan Jan 2019 #16

I know you don't believe edhopper Jan 2019 #19

Oh, sure. God's the thing, at least in the background. MineralMan Jan 2019 #21

.....What God wants.... Ferrets are Cool Jan 2019 #28

Won't someone please think of the.... Major Nikon Jan 2019 #17

Oh, I think of the priests. I also wish they'd learn to behave properly. MineralMan Jan 2019 #18

The point being some people want you to think of the priests rather than children being raped Major Nikon Jan 2019 #20

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