'Cool' Pope: Gay kid? Be nice. But send them to a psychiatrist.
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afleitch
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« on: August 27, 2018, 10:57:16 AM »

https://www.france24.com/en/20180827-vatican-catholic-church-pope-francis-gay-children-parent-psychiatric-help

'Pope Francis has recommended parents seek psychiatric help for children who show homosexual tendencies, during a press conference on his plane taking him back to Rome from Ireland.
A journalist asked the pontiff on Sunday what he would say to parents who observe homosexual traits in their children.

"I would say first of all pray, not to condemn, to dialogue, to understand, to give space to the son or the daughter," he responded.

Parents must also consider the age of their child, he said.

"When it shows itself from childhood, there is a lot that can be done through psychiatry, to see how things are. It is something else if it shows itself after 20 years."

He emphasised that parents should not respond with "silence".

"Ignoring a son or daughter who has homosexual tendencies is an error of fatherhood or motherhood."


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« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2018, 11:22:36 AM »

well, there ya go, the infallible word of the God right there.
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« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2018, 02:44:23 PM »

Better advice would be for the parents to see a psychiatrist if they have issues. 
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« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2018, 06:08:06 PM »
« Edited: August 27, 2018, 06:11:45 PM by Snowguy716 »

I think Frank should probably see a psychiatrist.  Keep in mind he didn't say "bring him to a priest" or "convert him"... any legit psychiatrist would tell the parents there was nothing wrong with the child and that they should learn to accept it.
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