RE: What's the most face-palm-worthy statement you have ever heard from a priest/preacher
August 19, 2015 at 8:07 pm
(This post was last modified: August 19, 2015 at 8:07 pm by Thumpalumpacus.)
(August 19, 2015 at 6:12 pm)Randy Carson Wrote:(August 19, 2015 at 5:51 pm)Parkers Tan Wrote: "It's ephebophila, not pedophilia."
The former is sexual interest in adolescents aged 15-19. The latter is sexual interest in pre-pubescent children.
Since there is a pretty big difference between the two in terms of physical development, why do you think it is stupid to distinguish between the two?
Gee, I don't know. Perhaps it's because they violated the trust of their followers by abusing their positions of power?
Just a guess. I know it sounds strange, but I've always assumed that those who occupy positions of alleged moral leadership would exemplify the morality they wish to inculcate.
