![]() ![]() When the attraction does arise, its not to be simply brush aside, but be taken as seriously as if there were sexually harming a child. The act not being committed does not downplay the weight of the attraction. ![]() My stance is that when it comes to sex, sexual attraction if its immoral will eventually become sexually harmful.It does not have to be harming someone else, the person experiencing it will face damaging consequences within theirselves, especially if its not being dealt with.That internal conflict even if its not directly harming children can be express in other aspects of their lives. ![]() Every sin that a man doeth is without the body but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. 2015 The neurobiology and psychology of pedophilia Human Neuroscienceġ8 Flee fornication. Et al 2014 Brain alterations in pedophilia. et al 2007 Structural brain abnormalities in the frontostriatal system and cerebellum in pedophilia J of Psychiatric Research 2009 Etiology of pedophilia from a neurodevelopmental perspective: markers and brain alterations Revista de Pisquiatria y Salud Mental et al 2013 Association between brain structure and phenotypic characteristics in pedophilia J of Psychiatric Research Further studies show that the greater the brain damage the younger the preferred victim of the pedophile Research shows that pedophilia is directly linked to lesions in the white matter in specific brain sections of the amygdala. One area of research I noticed that was absent from the link you provided was research into pedophilia as the result of brain damage. Most pedophiles are involved in an emotional and sexual relationship with another adult and self-identify as that. What would Jesus do about people with a sexual attraction to children? What does the Bible say about treating others? Is killing people who have harmed no one justified by biblical principles? Is harassing them and assuming the worst? How should Christians interact with people who have this attraction? Should we love them like we should any other person? Should we shun them, and hope that they work out their attractions on their own?Ĭlick to expand.One issue with terming pedophilia this way is that the attraction to children is almost never exclusive. So, with that said, I would like to know what you think the Christian response to people who have a sexual attraction to children should be. However, I realize that the perception of pedophilia and pedophiles is not in line with the reality that both terms do not automatically mean harm to a child. I think it is very obvious and it should not need to be said that for a pedophile (someone with pedophilia, or minor attraction) to act on their attraction is wrong legally and morally, and that is not open to debate for me. Regardless of the terms used, I believe that a sexual attraction and sexual harm are two different things, and having one does not preclude the other when two-thirds of sexual abusers do not have pedophilia at all. I hold the position, based on my familiarity with the research and the experts, that pedophilia is a sexual attraction to children, and that those with this attraction should be called pedophiles or minor-attracted people. This begs the question: What is pedophilia? Is it a sexual attraction? Is it a behavior? What is a pedophile, or a minor-attracted person? What does the presence of minor-attracted people mean for the prevention of sexual violence, and is sexual violence perpetrated by people with minor attraction? All of them claimed the name of Christ.īecause of the no profanity/vulgarity rule, I cannot post/link any examples. One of them said that pedophiles need to be put down in the name of God (true story). One of them stated that pedophilia is a sin. One of them was convinced that pedophilia arises from demonic possession. I have been on Twitter for some time now, and recently, I got into conversations with three separate people. If you feel you can respect that, please feel free to continue reading and consider discussing. Please respond accordingly, and as you discuss this topic, please be extra sure to set your emotions aside, and as the statement of purpose states, respond to the argument, not the person, and treat people with respect. ![]() This thread is not meant to discuss the ethics of child sexual abuse: It is wrong, period, and if you do not take that position, your post will be considered off-topic. I do not mean someone who has sexually abused a child. NOTE: I mean people who are minor-attracted, or in other words, have a sexual attraction to children (pedophilia). Please monitor your feelings and walk away as you need to. ![]()
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