Gays must be celebit 3 yrs before becoming priests..

Falstaff · Nov 23, 2005, 06:33 AM

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe...ual/index.html

Tipstaff · Nov 23, 2005, 07:38 AM

".... but has said it would allow those who have "clearly overcome" homosexual tendencies to start the process of becoming a priest."

"...made a distinction between deep-seated homosexual tendencies and what it called "the expression of a transitory problem."

"The Church, while profoundly respecting the persons in question, cannot admit to the Seminary and to Holy Orders those who practice homosexuality, present deeply rooted homosexual tendencies or support the so-called gay culture," the document said."

Woaaahh!

Over-come homosexual tendencies? Transitory problem? So-called gay culture?!?

Jesus H (pun intended). These guys must be packing some big kahunahs to put out a statement like that. I tell you, the Protestants must be laughing their assess off right now.

TJ- · Nov 23, 2005, 07:40 AM

SFOSOK · Nov 23, 2005, 10:14 AM

Guess they really need priests.

Falstaff · Nov 23, 2005, 12:08 PM

they are enough priests...but the Pope has drawn the line in the sand....

Sandok · Nov 23, 2005, 02:22 PM

Bah I see bloodsehd coming!

**Vikingod** · Nov 23, 2005, 03:03 PM

whats their stance on pedophiles?....

Sandok · Nov 23, 2005, 03:27 PM

God loves all! Everyone is welcome!

Dark Lord · Nov 23, 2005, 03:52 PM

depending on who you talk to, god hates gays.

SFOSOK · Nov 23, 2005, 05:41 PM

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depending on who you talk to, god hates gays.

Yep. Thats why its good to not let a person or group govern over your religion.

Sandok · Nov 23, 2005, 05:57 PM

Bah just easier not to accept religion and live without prejudice. But to each his own

Tipstaff · Nov 23, 2005, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by another-user

depending on who you talk to, god hates gays.

And they talk as if they personally heard him say so too. That's when you back away from them... slowly.. as sudden movement around these people can get you killed.

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Originally Posted by Sandock

Bah just easier not to accept religion and live without prejudice.

You know, Atheism does have it's benifits (not to mention it's probably the easiest non-belief system to convert to). For one, since you don't believe there is a higher power, and that you won't have to atone for your sins when you die, you could get away guilt free with just about anything as long as it's legal under the law (like, ohh, say, commiting adultery

).

Drakon · Nov 23, 2005, 06:32 PM

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You know, Atheism does have it's benifits (not to mention it's probably the easiest non-belief system to convert to). For one, since you don't believe there is a higher power, and that you won't have to atone for your sins when you die, you could get away guilt free with just about anything as long as it's legal under the law (like, ohh, say, commiting adultery).

Don't go putting ideas into Sandok's head, Tip. You know the youth of today are very impressionable

Sandok · Nov 23, 2005, 06:39 PM

Bah, drakon if you'd be around more in the religious threads, you'd already know my point of views

And I'm not young!

I don't think I am....

Anyways, I have nothign against religion but for me, well I'm not gonna say anything to be flamed at.

Back on subject, the thing I don't get is that homos are considered to be EVIL by the church, so how can they become priests? They will still be gay... :head:

SFOSOK · Nov 23, 2005, 07:23 PM

Well, I think people are still young till they turn 21-23. The old want to stay young and the young want to grow old. Chances are that what ever you percieve yourself you ar ethe opposite as is true with most people. Same goes with maturity. If you go around telling people they are immature or that you are mature then chances are you are not (not directing this towards Sandok, just people in general).

Drakon · Nov 23, 2005, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandok

Bah, drakon if you'd be around more in the religious threads, you'd already know my point of views

And I'm not young!

I don't think I am....

Anyways, I have nothign against religion but for me, well I'm not gonna say anything to be flamed at.

Back on subject, the thing I don't get is that homos are considered to be EVIL by the church, so how can they become priests? They will still be gay... :head:

Personally I prefer to stay out of the religious thread, mainly to avoid the dumb bickering over nothing. All it really boils down to is one person's opinions vs another's...

SFOSOK · Nov 24, 2005, 01:42 AM

Sandok · Nov 24, 2005, 01:47 AM

Totally agree mate... That's why it's been a while since I've come back here... But I love argueing

Falstaff · Nov 24, 2005, 03:07 AM

I really believe the Catholic Church is manuevering to protect themselves from further litigation from victims of Pedophile and Gay priests. The church is no longer protecting or hiding sexually active priests regardless of homo or hetero sexual tendencies.. What ever a priests attempts to put his dick into will get him in trouble....

IvanV · Nov 24, 2005, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Falstaff

I really believe the Catholic Church is manuevering to protect themselves from further litigation from victims of Pedophile and Gay priests. The church is no longer protecting or hiding sexually active priests regardless of homo or hetero sexual tendencies.. What ever a priests attempts to put his dick into will get him in trouble....

They might consider female priests to avoid such situations.

Falstaff · Nov 24, 2005, 08:37 AM

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They might consider female priests to avoid such situations.

duly noted...LOL

Tipstaff · Nov 24, 2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandok

... so how can they become priests? They will still be gay...

Now you know why I quoted, ".... but has said it would allow those who have "clearly overcome" homosexual tendencies to start the process of becoming a priest." from that article. Is homosexuality a disease? Is it behavioural? Is it genetic? Given those 3 questions how can anyone, without a doubt, declare someone "cured of homosexual tendencies"? How would you arrive at that conclusion? If they view it as a disease, how do you test that they are cured? The more you think about it, the more absurd it becomes.

What really blew me away was at how blind, and very ignorant the 2nd quote was, "...made a distinction between deep-seated homosexual tendencies and what it called "the expression of a transitory problem." How can they, with a straight face, say that homosexuality is transitory? What book have these people been reading, no preaching from for the last 2 thousand plus years? How can they disregard human history so blatantly? Homosexuality is certainly not temporary, or short lived. History proves as much. 'Sides, as the song says, "... the Bible tells me so." And just how old is that book again?

Dark Lord · Nov 24, 2005, 11:18 PM

its not just how old it is, but how many times its been translated and alterd. im 100% certain that the first book is absolutly nothing like what we have now.