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‘Paedophilia not criminal condition’ says Durban cardinal

Posted on March 18th, 2013 at 1:19 by Sueyourdeveloper in category: Pastafarian News -- Write a comment

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The Catholic Archbishop of Durban, Wilfrid Fox Napier, has described paedophilia as a psychological “illness, not a criminal condition”.

The South African cardinal told the BBC that people who were themselves abused as children and then abused others needed to be examined by doctors…

He said he knew at least two priests, who became paedophiles after themselves being abused as children.

“Now don’t tell me that those people are criminally responsible like somebody who chooses to do something like that. I don’t think you can really take the position and say that person deserves to be punished. He was himself damaged.”

Did those priests commit crimes against children? Are they being allowed to continue as priests?

  1. Gene on March 18th, 2013 at 13:42:

    My parents stole my toys from me when I was a kid and that’s why I became a thief. It’s not my fault!

  2. John Sinteur on March 18th, 2013 at 16:35:

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    A South African cardinal on Monday apologized for offending victims of child abuse when he described paedophilia as an illness and not a crime in a media interview.

    Victims’ rights groups and others said the comments by Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier, the Catholic Archbishop of Durban, comments were insensitive, especially given perceptions the Catholic Church has not done enough to root out abuse.

    “I apologize sincerely and unreservedly to all who were offended by the botched interview, and especially to those who have been abused and need every help and support that the Church can give,” Napier said in a statement.

  3. Sueyourdeveloper on March 18th, 2013 at 16:57:

    What would Jesus say?

    How about: “Sexual interest in children is common and a regrettable part of human behaviour. It is something that should be treated, but it can lead to criminal actions both by the pedophile and his/her employers. Our priority is protecting the most vulnerable.”

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