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originally posted by: Annee
a reply to: reldra
Thanks. And it plainly states it.
In the face of significant criticism of its inclusion in the DSM-5, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has stated its intention to remove the term Pedophilic Sexual Orientation from the diagnostic manual
Psychiatric terminology should convey information in as clear and unambiguous a manner as possible. In light of the associated stigma, that is especially so of the terms Pedophilia and Pedophilic Disorder. Although from a psychiatric perspective the term Pedophilia is intended to define a recognized clinical entity, in the collective consciousness of contemporary society, the term has become a demonizing pejorative.
Tom, who has spent £4,000 in the last decade on his canine hobby, has even taken to sleeping in a dog training crate at night dressed as Spot (pictured)
On his Twitter account Spot says he is owned for by Colin, whose own Twitter profile describes him as being into 'Lycra, Gunge, Pup Play, BDSM.'
Tom tells the programme: 'Rachel thought I was becoming gay.'
He later admits: 'A tiny bit of me regrets being a puppy because I lost what I had.'
The programme also features the sad story of Tom, 32, a theatre technician from Tring, Hertforshire, who split up with his fiancee Rachel because of his yearning to dress up as a Dalmatian.
He says: 'You disappear and start chasing puppy toys. You go so deep into the head space, you crave it and want it. It's just magic.'
'I didn't understand it. I didn't want to understand it,'
Read more: www.dailymail.co...
originally posted by: Gryphon66
a reply to: reldra
I understand.
It is very important to draw distinctions between sexual orientation/gender identity and paraphilias, between consensual acts and coercive ones.
As we can see here, many are all too eager to conflate the two for their political agenda.
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: Gryphon66
There is a very basic difference between same-sex attraction, different gender identification and pedophilia.
The only difference I see is - - one has a victim
A basic and horrific difference because child molestation destroys lives EVERY TIME.
Pedophilia and acting on the urge - - are two different things.
originally posted by: Stormdancer777
Tom, who has spent £4,000 in the last decade on his canine hobby, has even taken to sleeping in a dog training crate at night dressed as Spot (pictured)
On his Twitter account Spot says he is owned for by Colin, whose own Twitter profile describes him as being into 'Lycra, Gunge, Pup Play, BDSM.'
Tom tells the programme: 'Rachel thought I was becoming gay.'
He later admits: 'A tiny bit of me regrets being a puppy because I lost what I had.'
The programme also features the sad story of Tom, 32, a theatre technician from Tring, Hertforshire, who split up with his fiancee Rachel because of his yearning to dress up as a Dalmatian.
He says: 'You disappear and start chasing puppy toys. You go so deep into the head space, you crave it and want it. It's just magic.'
'I didn't understand it. I didn't want to understand it,'
Read more: www.dailymail.co...
You go deep in your head?
You don't understand it and you don't want to?
What do you think?
originally posted by: ThirdEyeofHorus
originally posted by: Gryphon66
a reply to: reldra
I understand.
It is very important to draw distinctions between sexual orientation/gender identity and paraphilias, between consensual acts and coercive ones.
As we can see here, many are all too eager to conflate the two for their political agenda.
So is pedophilia a consensual act? I maintain it is not nor will it ever be. It is predatory.
The fact of the matter is that the medical profession has changed the designation that pedophilia is sexual orientation.
originally posted by: ThirdEyeofHorus
originally posted by: Gryphon66
a reply to: reldra
I understand.
It is very important to draw distinctions between sexual orientation/gender identity and paraphilias, between consensual acts and coercive ones.
As we can see here, many are all too eager to conflate the two for their political agenda.
So is pedophilia a consensual act? I maintain it is not nor will it ever be. It is predatory.
originally posted by: Gryphon66
a reply to: samerulesapply
But I do not read Annee or Reldra or anyone else here defending or excusing child molestation (or pedophiles).
I think it's unfair to make the connection when that's not what they're doing or saying.
originally posted by: ThirdEyeofHorus
a reply to: Gryphon66
The fact of the matter is that the medical profession has changed the designation that pedophilia is sexual orientation.
I JUST posted that the psychiatric profession is redefining it, but in future tense.... I see it's already done. Thank you for clarifying this matter and proving the point. Do you feel that because they have redefined it, it makes it not so bad ? Words do matter, and so does intent.
This is the most cultish, Orwellian double-speak I've witnessed in... probably ever. And I hate playing the Orwell card, but this is total insanity.
originally posted by: ThirdEyeofHorus
a reply to: Gryphon66
The fact of the matter is that the medical profession has changed the designation that pedophilia is sexual orientation.
I JUST posted that the psychiatric profession is redefining it, but in future tense.... I see it's already done. Thank you for clarifying this matter and proving the point. Do you feel that because they have redefined it, it makes it not so bad ? Words do matter, and so does intent.
originally posted by: Annee
Absolutely I am not condoning or supporting molestation of any kind.
originally posted by: reldra
originally posted by: ThirdEyeofHorus
a reply to: Gryphon66
The fact of the matter is that the medical profession has changed the designation that pedophilia is sexual orientation.
I JUST posted that the psychiatric profession is redefining it, but in future tense.... I see it's already done. Thank you for clarifying this matter and proving the point. Do you feel that because they have redefined it, it makes it not so bad ? Words do matter, and so does intent.
How would it make it less bad? You keep adding things on. This is not collaborative writing.
originally posted by: ThirdEyeofHorus
a reply to: NthOther
This is the most cultish, Orwellian double-speak I've witnessed in... probably ever. And I hate playing the Orwell card, but this is total insanity.
Yes, it's all play for them. See who gets targeted with such childish prankish attitudes....
originally posted by: Gryphon66
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: Gryphon66
There is a very basic difference between same-sex attraction, different gender identification and pedophilia.
The only difference I see is - - one has a victim
A basic and horrific difference because child molestation destroys lives EVERY TIME.
Pedophilia and acting on the urge - - are two different things.
Pedophilia is a pathology that initiates child sexual abuse. Mr. Nickerson said himself that as long as a 5 year old "initiated" contact he would have sex with her. That negates every bit of his claim to being "Virtuous" in my opinion.
originally posted by: ThirdEyeofHorus
originally posted by: reldra
originally posted by: ThirdEyeofHorus
a reply to: Gryphon66
The fact of the matter is that the medical profession has changed the designation that pedophilia is sexual orientation.
I JUST posted that the psychiatric profession is redefining it, but in future tense.... I see it's already done. Thank you for clarifying this matter and proving the point. Do you feel that because they have redefined it, it makes it not so bad ? Words do matter, and so does intent.
How would it make it less bad? You keep adding things on. This is not collaborative writing.
No its not but I think its wonderful when an opponent proves my points for me. Its a watering down of the definition. So, yes in a word an attempt to make it seem a little less bad.
Look at the change in wording.... what seems worse... "disorder" or "Sexual orientation" ?