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Poll: Your thoughts on Paedophilia
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Paedophilic thoughts are intrinsically wrong. (Atheist)
8.89%
4 8.89%
Paedophilic thoughts are intrinsically wrong. (Theist)
0%
0 0%
Paedophiles should be assessed on a case-by-case basis and should be treated based on potential risk. (Atheist)
31.11%
14 31.11%
Paedophiles should be assessed on a case-by-case basis and should be treated based on potential risk. (Theist)
2.22%
1 2.22%
Paedophilic thoughts are under the conscious control of the individual. (Atheist)
4.44%
2 4.44%
Paedophilic thoughts are under the conscious control of the individual. (Theist)
0%
0 0%
Paedophiles should be allowed an outlet for their sexuality (cartoons, etc), as long as children are not harmed. (Atheist)
17.78%
8 17.78%
Paedophiles should be allowed an outlet for their sexuality (cartoons, etc), as long as children are not harmed. (Theist)
2.22%
1 2.22%
If Paedophiles are deemed to be a potential risk to children by a medical professional, they should be isolated from the public/monitored. (Atheist)
22.22%
10 22.22%
If Paedophiles are deemed to be a potential risk to children by a medical professional, they should be isolated from the public/monitored. (Theist)
0%
0 0%
Other (Please explain)
11.11%
5 11.11%
Total 45 vote(s) 100%
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The problem of Paedophilia
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RE: The problem of Paedophilia
In my view it is a sexual orientation as real as heterosexual and homosexual orientations. Also note that there are some people who are attracted to much older people than themselves (men or women), and that may also seem "abnormal" to some. Some people have a combination of sexual orientations (i.e. bisexual people), others have little to no desire for sexual intercourse (i.e. asexual people).

The act of paedophilia is generally thought to be between an adult and a prepubescent child who is at least 10 years younger. Sometimes you hear people who have sex with teens described as paedophiles - in my view that's wrong.

The fact that a person has a sexual attraction to children in my view shouldn't be stigmatised, however certainly acting upon such urges is morally wrong.

Also, I met a woman who I suspected had been abused by her parents the other day (she didn't say, it's the vibe I got), and so I re-watched this very confronting documentary about Melvin Just:

http://youtu.be/lY4eHaiVK9s

Enjoy, if you dare.
For Religion & Health see:[/b][/size] Williams & Sternthal. (2007). Spirituality, religion and health: Evidence and research directions. Med. J. Aust., 186(10), S47-S50. -LINK

The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK


"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke
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Messages In This Thread
The problem of Paedophilia - by Sejanus - November 25, 2014 at 3:58 am
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Aractus - November 25, 2014 at 4:27 am
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Mudhammam - November 25, 2014 at 8:26 am
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Grandizer - November 25, 2014 at 8:30 am
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Lemonvariable72 - November 25, 2014 at 8:31 am
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Minimalist - November 25, 2014 at 2:25 pm
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Losty - November 25, 2014 at 6:14 pm
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Aractus - November 25, 2014 at 9:23 am
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by vorlon13 - November 25, 2014 at 10:57 am
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Tonus - November 25, 2014 at 11:30 am
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Tonus - November 25, 2014 at 11:08 am
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Mudhammam - November 25, 2014 at 11:15 am
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Jenny A - November 25, 2014 at 11:30 am
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Mudhammam - November 25, 2014 at 11:34 am
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Jenny A - November 25, 2014 at 11:38 am
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Mudhammam - November 25, 2014 at 11:58 am
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by JuliaL - November 25, 2014 at 1:25 pm
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Losty - November 25, 2014 at 1:33 pm
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by vorlon13 - November 25, 2014 at 2:03 pm
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by FatAndFaithless - November 25, 2014 at 2:07 pm
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Losty - November 25, 2014 at 2:13 pm
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Jenny A - November 25, 2014 at 5:27 pm
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Aractus - November 25, 2014 at 6:38 pm
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by The Grand Nudger - November 25, 2014 at 2:16 pm
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by vorlon13 - November 25, 2014 at 2:28 pm
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by Losty - November 25, 2014 at 2:59 pm
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by FatAndFaithless - November 25, 2014 at 2:33 pm
RE: The problem of Paedophilia - by SteelCurtain - November 25, 2014 at 9:30 pm

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