Gilbert Lawrence wrote:
<Hi JC,
Thank you for your comments on the homosexuality and the transition from
normal to the abnormal questions. As a pediatrician, you would be in a good
situation to enlighten us as to when something is 'normal' a 'variation' or
a 'birth-defect' or an abnormality or a pathology.� Hence your two
questions are very pertinent>
G1. <I do not know the incidence of homosexuality.>
JC1: Gilbertbab, there is a related question. Does one know the true
incidence of abortion? You see, as long as these "folks" make appropriate
Sex Education out of reach of the youth ... pregnancies will happen and
abortions will occur. I will postulate that countries where Condoms are not
available have a higher incidence of abortions. But, one will never know the
true incidence because of the stigma - just like one will never know the
true incidence of homosexuality because of the stigma. We even have learned
individuals like Fr. Ivo telling us the Homosexuals are abnormal.
Are they ...really?
===
G1: <Not only would I like to know the answer to that question but also its
incidence in various ethnic / geographical groups. It would also be
interesting to see the incidence by every decade. Yes homosexuals are
coming out of the closet (being detected). But is there an absolute
increase with every decade as in the case of some cancers?>
JC1: For that you may need to find some funding to go (yourself) and pry
into peoples sex lives. All I can advise you to see is .. look closely at
Musicians, Artists, Film industry personae .. and those who have been
abused as kids! Check out if they are Hetero or Homosexual.
===
G2: <In the field of cancer, it is my understanding that the INCIDENCE of an
inherited cancer which determines if it is 'sporadic', 'familial' or
'genetic' transmitted.>
JC2: I hope you will agree with me that INCIDENCE means the number of NEW
CASES per year. I would like you to consider the effect Sexual Abuse of male
kids may have on the development of Homosexual behaviour different and apart
from Homosexuality veritas.
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G3: <To argue SEPARATE acceptable sexual behavior for homosexuals (in public
or behind closed doors) is to either give them special dispensation or
discriminate against them compared to heterosexuals.>
JC3: And what about those who are forced to be celibate as a precondition to
remain a priest? Would you say that it is a violation of Human Rights to
force a human being to be celibate?
BTW: What special dispensation or discrimination is anyone proposing
against heterosexuals as compared to heterosexuals. The ONLY discrimination
I see is the one against those who are forced to be celibate.
I ask you ... WHAT is the Theological basis for Celibacy? So, why are
Catholic priests who wish to marry someone they love being asked to leave
presthood?
==
G4: And of course that behavior may change - as we start on a slippery
slope. Nudism or a 'dental floss' outfit is accepted behavior / attire on
the beaches in the French Riviera but not on the beaches of Goa. And because
it is OK on the Riviera, it is not accepted on the banks of the Seine or in
the shopping malls of Paris.
JC4: The operative question is WHO are we to legislate what others do with
their bodies. The next thing some nut will say is that Women must not
display their ankles or their ears or their hair!
BTW: I don't know what you mean by Nudism not "accepted" not on the beaches
of Goa. Wake up Gilberto...it is one of the biggest selling points in India
for BUS tours to Goa. You get to see "Gorris in Biknis"
==
G5: Do you think same-sex pedophiles is a sexual-behavioral extension of
adult homosexuality or is it a different 'kettle of fish'?
JC5: Answer the question yourself -> is different-sex pedophilia
sexual-behavioral extension of adult heterosexualitysexuality or is it a
different 'kettle of fish'?
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G6: Are we calling homosexuals normal and pedophile criminals just because
we cannot treat them?
JC6: Are we calling heterosexuals normal and pedophile criminals just
because we cannot treat them?
May be we should all become Gandhi-esque and just say No to Say-X?
==
G7: Will our grandchildren admire us or laugh at our ignorance
JC7: Does it matter ...as long as we do the right thing and Act in a manner
which is Fair, Equitable and Compassionate?
good wishes
jc
PS: Apparently my previous post on Homosexuality normal / abnormal was
Censored by the honourable GoaNet Censors .... as being "unsuitable" . Hope
this one passes the "suitability Test"
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