In light of the Catholic church recently, and wrongfully, blaming homosexuals for the pedophilia that has run rampant in their walls, here’s a list of the 7 craziest things that have been blamed on homosexuals throughout history; from child rape, to 9/11, to hurricanes, to the economic downturn of post WWI Germany. I thought it would make a poignant post for your site, to outline how ridiculous the church’s accusations are; or at least a great conversation starter for a post.

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Child Rape

Excuses, excuses. The Catholic Church seems to have a bag full of ‘em. Especially when it comes to their outed struggle with paedophilia. Take Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican Secretary of State, who publicly stated on a visit to Chile that “Many psychologists and psychiatrists have demonstrated that there is no relationship between celibacy and paedophilia. But many others have demonstrated, I have been told recently, that there is a relationship between homosexuality and paedophilia. That is true. That is the problem.” That is NOT true, and that is NOT the problem. Instead, what is, is the fact that children all over the world are being touched by old, wrinkly men who aren’t practicing what they (literally) preach.

It’s not like it’s just a recent problem or like recent psychology has anything to do with it. Paedophilia is a psychological disorder that is completely independent of being homosexual. Oh and also, throughout the history of Catholicism there have been:

- 12 sexually active Popes.
- Out of these, 5 of them either fathered illegitimate children, had romantic affairs or were killed by jealous husbands.
- Out of the 12, 4 of them had some kind of homosexual relationship during their pontificate.

Check out the other 6 here!

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