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There is probably some basis for the idea that to the extent that some Catholic lay persons have abandoned traditional sexual morality that this has furthered an environment and atmosphere of rebellion with some residual
impact and influence on some clergy. What's going on essentially is the cultural and ideological misinterpretation of the meaning of sexuality. That may be part of the rationale which gives aid and comfort to activist homosexuals. But homosexuality and obsessive-compulsive homosexual ephebophilia are not caused merely by ideology and cultural attitudes. There is a psychiatric dimension to these disorders which is undeniable. What actually causes someone like Paul Shanley to experience obsessive and impulsive desires to have sex with young boys can in no way be blamed on normal Catholic lay people. That's a new one in passing the buck.