Pedophilia: A Disorder, Not a Crime (NYTimes)

by NewYork44M 73 Replies latest watchtower child-abuse

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  Gustv Cintrn

  Hi,

  There are many human inclinations that, when acted out, can become either a crime or plain unacceptable behavior; among them, I believe are:

  • Pedophelia
  • Homosexuality
  • Nymphomania
  • Kleptomania
  • Murderous/Extreme rage behavior
  • Some OCDs

  Sometimes these tendencies are built-in, sometimes acquired; nevertheless, one must exert self control and do what is correct for one's own health and well being. It can be accomplished, but it takes great effort and help from the power that is more than normal, according to scriptures.

  GC
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  DJS

  GC,

  Homosexuality doesn't belong in this list. Your inclusion of it suggests a loaded attempt to prove a point. A very bad one. What consenting adults do with their private parts is none of your - or anyone elses' business. If you can't add anything better than this, exercise some of that self control you are preaching and avoid the keyboard.

  Kleptomania is an "inability to resist the urge to steal items." Murderous 'behavior?" WTF??? Are you comparing that to someone born with a sexual desire? Is your heterosexuality a learned behavior? Did someone teach you or enculturate you to be hetero? Or were you born with the tendency and the desires?

  Pehophilia is a sexual attraction - nothing more - to prepubescent children according to the experts. Acting on it is the wrong. Being born with the desire isn't. Nymphomania is considered compulsive sexual behavior. It's only a problem if it interferes with life.
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  Gustv Cintrn

  DJS,

  I understand is tough to e-hear this truth, especially when one is affected by it.

  It's totally worth the great effort to control these unhealthy habits. Really. It can be done.

  GC
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  DJS

  Are you including homosexuality in this list? There is nothing harmful in this behavior. Gays and lesbians harm no one - except people like you and your make believe god. It can be done???? WTF? What planet have you arrived from? Really? It can be done???? I mean, Really?

  Preach someplace else, please. Really, it can be done.
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  Gustv Cintrn

  Although I have my quandaries as to why would a supreme being allow certain humans to be born with these built-in tendencies and then punish them for it, I trust in his word and that in the end he'll do the right thing.

  According to the Bible, he can read hearts and know intentions full well, something we cannot do; perhaps these people that cannot help themselves will be given a second change with different emotions in his just new world. Only he knows what the future will hold for us all. In the meantime, I stand by my belief in regards to homosexuality plus the other behaviors I mentioned above.

  Following also biblical guidance, I do not act according to my belief when dealing with homosexuals or other immoral people. They are in my family, in my place of work, in my neighborhood. I shall treat them with respect and let the Supreme being who allowed this to exist pass judgement.

  GC
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  littlerockguy

  let the Supreme being who allowed this to exist pass judgement.

  You just passed judgement on homosexuals by calling them immoral people.

  LRG
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  cofty

  GC - Listing homosexuality along with pedophilia demonstrates a woeful depth of ignorance.
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  Gustv Cintrn

  Littlerockguy,

  No, calling any one individual 'immoral' is merely an opinion; a judgement is of more consequential, has more of a price to pay. I don't extend judgement in the way of treating all with respect and courtesy.

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  Cofty,

  Desires/tendencies can be built-in, but behaviors is what matters. Either nature or nurture, I stand by my belief that God will do the right thing and grant pardon to those that cannot help themselves. Only he knows what the future holds for us all.

  In this day and age, my stance is quite unpopular and unspoken. I get it.

  GC
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  GrreatTeacher

  No, dude, calling someone 'immoral' is passing judgement. Why aren't you cool with that? Isn't that what christians are supposed to do?
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  prologos

  The article dealt with the mental, hormonal CONDITION of the Pedophile not the rape of pre-nubile boys or girls.

  Both exclusive Pedophiles and homosexuals will not pro-create, and that is what the list of GC may refer too.

  both at one time or another have encountered incomprehension, resistence.