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To: Lane3 who wrote (1980)	3/10/2002 9:58:22 AM
From: maried.	Respond to of 21057

A very interesting article, Karen. "But there is within the priesthood a subculture of men who are homosexual and who go into the priesthood thinking they will not be sexual. Their psychosexual maturation process becomes stunted, and when they do act out, often a year or more out of the seminary, they tend to seek sexual gratification with young boys who are at the age they were at when their maturation ended," Berry said. We talked about this possibility the other evening. I know many priests who are heterosexual and after a few years, left the priesthood to marry and raise a family. I believe that their choice for a celibate life was made at too young and age and they soon realized that fact. (It would be interesting to know how many of these men would rejoin the church if married priests were welcomed back.) I wonder if homosexual priests have not felt the same acceptance from society ( especially those who are now being accused for abusive acts back in the 70s ) and stayed in their rectories living a homosexual lifestyle or as this article states, find an attraction to boys who were their own age when entering the seminary? One homosexual friend of mine left the priesthood and has continued to live his life with his male partner. They are both professional men are are well respected in their field. I admire this man who was able to admit his wrong choice of celibacy at an early age and was able to make a choice for a homosexual relationship without effecting the lives of young boys. Marie

To: Lane3 who wrote (1980)	3/10/2002 11:50:48 AM
From: E	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 21057

Speaking of interesting articles, here's another one, this one by a former Christian, now atheist, I gather. secweb.org He decided in response to assertions that he was risking eternal damnation, to ascertain the requirements according to various Christian denominations for salvation. One of the things this article offers is a table laying out that information. Introductorily, he writes, "Logic would dictate that obtaining this salvation would be fairly straightforward and laid out in one easy-to-understand book—especially if said creator of this book wanted to make sure His followers were indeed "saved." Of course, upon investigation I found that this is not the case. One Christian denomination tells us the "saved" were predestined. One tells us that baptism is required. Another says baptism is a ritual and that salvation comes through belief in Christ’s sacrifice. Others say Christ’s sacrifice alone is enough. Yet another stresses good works or the grace of God...."