Pedophilia can be treated, but I don't think the thoughts and urges go away. It's as if their mental growth was stunted when they entered the church and the lack of connection with adult women and the comfort of doe-eyed children called to them more strongly. I don't think pedophiles by nature are sociopathic, not at all. On the contrary, oftentimes. I think they feel like they're being affectionate and loving, and use excuses and warped reasoning in order to justify their actions.
I agree that if I were religious I would never take my child to a church that requires celibacy, not only for fear of my child's safety but because of my basic disagreement with the idea. I completely agree with you that sexuality is a requirement of a healthy individual, and forcing a person to repress their sexual side their entire life is almost barbaric, if not completely wrong.
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Date: 2011-01-03 08:07 am (UTC)I agree that if I were religious I would never take my child to a church that requires celibacy, not only for fear of my child's safety but because of my basic disagreement with the idea. I completely agree with you that sexuality is a requirement of a healthy individual, and forcing a person to repress their sexual side their entire life is almost barbaric, if not completely wrong.