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In reply to the discussion: Austria: Rapist claims rape of boy was a 'medical emergency' because he hadn't had sex in 4 months. [View all]ciaobaby
(1,000 posts)42. Sure, like the Catholic Church teaches priests self control.
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Austria: Rapist claims rape of boy was a 'medical emergency' because he hadn't had sex in 4 months. [View all]
Just reading posts
Jul 2016
OP
I don't see how this situation can last. European countries are going to push back.
Just reading posts
Jul 2016
#5
No, it is NOT similar to the Catholic Church. Priests are not the whole of the Catholic Church.
scarletwoman
Jul 2016
#68
I point it out because some seem to have blinders on when it comes to Muslims.
ciaobaby
Jul 2016
#50
I was struck by that myself. The judge reduced the sentence by almost 2/3rds.
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Jul 2016
#4
The judge could have sentenced him to 15 years in prison, but reduced it to only six years.
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Jul 2016
#8
Actually Islam as practiced in some countries doesn't condemn sex with boys as much
pnwmom
Jul 2016
#25
Some sects of Islam teach that it's forbidden to change your own oil, I'm afraid.
Just reading posts
Jul 2016
#36
The Catholic church is just as guilty, as you infer the Muslims are, in fostering a rape culture.
ciaobaby
Jul 2016
#51
I do admire Pope Francis, however, looks like it is business as usual in the Church......
ciaobaby
Jul 2016
#62
That certainly looks bad and I want to look into it. But the writer is a proven liar,
pnwmom
Jul 2016
#63
Those who rape children tend to be treated rather harshly in prison.
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Jul 2016
#19
But he had experienced "adverse living conditions" and had shown "good behavior"!
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Jul 2016
#26
You're not supposed to acknowledge the role of Islamic Fundamentalism and Culture Clash
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2016
#29
This post and following comments is the most depressing I have seen on this site.
ciaobaby
Jul 2016
#37
Oh, please. Find me a post or story about a white Christian raping a little boy, excusing it
Just reading posts
Jul 2016
#41
Oh yes, but the outrage was at the judge and the criminal who committed the rape.
ciaobaby
Jul 2016
#47
I condemn both the perpetrator and those involved in the coverup unequivocally.
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Jul 2016
#66