A Firm Line Needed

Have heard from a few people--including a party in the special police project--that they're concerned about homosexual pedophiles, especially some who are called "Minor Attracted Persons," or MAPs.  They say some MAPs act on their feelings, and some don't.  Nevertheless, I agree with the Bible that:  "Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.  For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret."  Ephesians 5:11, 12.  KJV.  [The Catholic Bible is similar.]  For the record, I've never heard of anyone within the police project who wants to support pedophiles of any kind.  The police, more than others, should be aware that any sexual activities with under-age people are abusive or criminal.  We need to be clear about this.  And I believe the pedophiles--by whatever name--deserve censure.  [If some haven't been acting out, that's a help; and I hope they'll stay that way and find other interests.  I believe God wants to help us make good choices and to do healthy, constructive activities.  And to find healthy relationships.]

As far as same-sex marriage goes, it always concerns two adults.  There used to be criminal laws against the practise of homosexuality but I believe those laws were unjust, as I've mentioned a few times in my church pamphlet.  Criminal laws which protect children and minor youths are not unjust.  Children and youths aren't able to give a responsible consent.  They're not mature enough and they're still growing and changing.  So, I believe we need to draw a firm line between gay marriage and any kind of pedophilia.--They're not related except possibly in some unusual situation.  I believe gay people need the freedom to be allowed to try to improve their lives by marriage, and we shouldn't make unjust comparisons with fringe problems.  In the past, some people used to associate all gays, or homosexuals, with pedophilia and it wasn't fair.  Have written about it in page 8 of my pamphlet, posted on April 25, 2022.

In adult sexual relationships, consent is important.  Nobody is legally allowed to force themselves on another person.  I don't believe that's going to change.  And minor persons aren't able to give an intelligent consent, as I said.  Same-sex marriage involves two consenting adults.  

Update--continued

Would like to clarify that the FIRST purpose in my own publicity is that I don't want people to continue to be offended from past misunderstandings and problems.  Also, I need to give SOME indication that SOMETHING is going on, even though I can't prove it...but it's not concerning the past Landlord/Tenant matter any longer--not for a long time.--And I think that's the main thing that people want to know about....  (There are some who are waiting to see a resolution to the special police project and I hope they will soon but it's not entirely up to me, and I can't force the police to do what we want....)

If they read my blog, my church friends will see that I'm promoting some LGBTQ issues....  If the church people have an interest, I don't want to make a big fuss or controversy but I'd ask them to pray about these matters.  That's all I want for the gay issues, and I believe prayer is effective.

Update

One of the main things I'm working on right now is to be able to advertise to my fellow church members across Canada about the true facts of my involvement in the special police project, although I'm not trying to prove anything...but I don't want people to be offended about past misunderstandings....  The former Landlord/Tenant matter and the related circumstances had been used to draw me into the police project....  In some ways, if I'd been a stronger person I wouldn't have been detained...but there was a good purpose intended, overall, except for the false gay story that still is circulating....  Anyway, I have an opportunity to do some good and I just need to wait for approval from some church authorities....  [Then, if I'm approved, I'll still have to wait for a publication process.]

In the USA, a Respect for Marriage Act was passed last week and it involves the acceptance of gay marriages which have already been performed....  Earlier, the Supreme Court had given approval but it wasn't made into law until now--after the President's final signature, which I'm sure will be forthcoming....  So, the Supreme Court won't have power to take away the rights, like they did with abortion recently.  I understand the marriage law allows some concessions for churches who don't believe in the practise of homosexuality.  

Am not sure if all the election results from last November are quite finished yet?  They were waiting to pass the Equality Act, a civil rights law which includes sexual orientation....  Of course, the Democrats support this law but the Republicans and some churches have been resisting....  I wish the United States the best with this law.

At least I have something legitimate to work on and I'll do my best to clear up misunderstandings....  These problems happened some time ago but people still seem to remember them.  

As for my church, I found out there's a department at the headquarters called the Biblical Research Institute; and they seem to be the real thinktank for the church's policies....  I sent them a few of what I believe were brief but pointed emails--and only short emails are allowed in the general mailbox.  They were "friendly pokes," in my opinion, and I don't know what else I can do?  They can take my ideas, or leave them.  Myself, I've had over 20 years to study LGBTQ issues, and something about abortion, and I can't expect everyone to change their views very quickly....  May God bless.