re: #368 marjoriemoon

I don’t think so either, but with the priests, at any rate, it’s some sort of weird psychology combing rape, pedophilia, homosexuality and I do think celibacy, at least not allowing sex with a woman, has to add to the mix.

It is a perversion of that individuals “love map”. Generally, this can be traced to being abused as a child in a similar fashion. Thus, it is largely a learned response which thrives in a culture that protects and perpetuates it.

It is false that it always involves rape, and it is false that this is solely about “power” and other psychobabble. They are pedophiles, they lust after children, it is always sexual in nature.

The celibacy is not likely a major factor as their are plenty of married pedophiles. Rather, it is the access to the preferred victims. It is also likely the pedophiles choose the live of pretend celibicy because it appeals to them for numerous reasons.

1. It is a cultural setting with access to preferred victims.
2. There is a culture of cover-up and enablement.
3. They are not interested in sex with women in many case.