"In a diversionary tactic to deflect attention from the child sex abuse scandal, one of the main aims of these psychological tests is to weed out gay men, not paedophiles."

This says it all in my opinion.

Says it all in my opinion too.

Deep seated all right, but I would venture being gay adds personality instead of being a disorder

"We remain dedicated to standing strong on centuries old dogma in the face of studies mere decades old at best which clearly refute that dogma. Blind adherence has been and alway shall be our goal, while the price paid in human innocence, suffering and grief is never too high to afford in our earthly glory of self-righteousness, greed, and power."

Screaming to all those capable of and willing to use reason, these beliefs are the creation of ignorant ancestors and not of a deity. Only those looking for justification for their hate and prejudice need apply. Reprehensible.

I think the Vatican is a grave sin. It's the richest for-profit organisation in the world and has hoarded billions of dollars in wealth, yet it preaches to it's many *followers* that they should be humble and charitable. Tss!

There's only one reason victimless crimes exist; so one group or person can control another.

PS: referring to homosexuals, not pedophiles.

I like the argument that homosexuality is "against natural law." They must be saying something other than that homosexuality does not occur in nature as homosexual behavior, though not necessarily sex, has been observed in close to 1500 species.
Good to see that I am intrinsically evil. I can't form relationships because I'm gay? It is the Catholic church that refuses to be in relationship with gay people, it is the Catholic church that has difficulty forming relationships.

Historically, people's misinterpretation of the Bible has left a trail of suffering, bloodshed, and death. Yet if we were to follow the bible strictly:
DEUTERONOMY 22:13-21:
If it is discovered that a bride is not a virgin, the Bible demands that she be executed by stoning immediately.
LEVITICUS 18:19
The Bible forbids a married couple from having sexual intercourse during a woman's period. If they disobey, both shall be executed.
The Vatican is about control, not truth. The American Psychological Association says homosexuality is not a mental disorder, and thus there is no need for a cure. Simple logic and good enough for me.

If you're living by the standards in Leviticus, anyone who wears blended fibers, eats shellfish, or shaves is disqualified from complaining about homosexuality.

LOL! great links Lexica!