In November 2018, then-Tyler Bishop Joseph Strickland courageously addressed the problem of clerical sexual predation and homosexual misconduct at the meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). During that same gathering, the Rev. Dr. D. Paul Sullins distributed copies of his clerical sex abuse report which documented how “the proportion of homosexual men in the priesthood correlated almost perfectly with the percentage of male victims and with the overall incidence of abuse.” Unfortunately, Dr. Sullins’ report was covered up by the bishops, the vast majority of whom are homosexually oriented.
Insofar as most American-born priests are also homosexuals, one cannot expect Catholic laity to be informed of reports like those written by Dr. Sullins, or to be taught why the Catholic Church, as well as other major world religions like Judaism and Islam, for centuries have found homosexual behavior to be a violation of the natural law. Because of the real threat that children face of being groomed and recruited today by members of the LGBTQ community, Catholic parents may benefit from instruction that will allow them to explain homosexuality to their children in a cogent and informative manner.
One of the best sources for such information is the Ruth Institute, founded by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse. Members of the Institute, including Dr. Sullins, believe that children benefit most from mothers and fathers who cooperate in a lifelong union of love, surrounded by a culture that respects and supports these aspirations. An excellent, succinct report on homosexuality published by the Institute is entitled Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths.
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