Catholic Priest blames affectionate children for pedophilia

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ROME: The Catholic Church in northern Italy's Trento region has sanctioned a priest who said pedophilia in the church was caused by children seeking the affection of priests.

 

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Yeah, right? If the catholic church would just open up the church to all homosexuals and allow them to continue in their chosen lifestyle, all will be rainbows, unicorns, and lollipops, right?

 

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At first glance, that sounds truly horrific! But here is a little bit more...

"Unfortunately, there are children who seek out affection because they don't get any at home. And it can be that maybe they find some priests. And I understand this," he said.

This is likely VERY true. My guess is that most humans, especially children, will seek love and affection where there is a void.

What I don't see in the article is anything that connects this rational thought to the irrational one that children are to blame for the sexual abuse a priest inflicts upon them when they come to him as a leader, for their legitimate needs.