"In reference to Epstein, [Megyn] Kelly rightly noted that we have yet to see anybody come forward and say I was under 10, I was under 14. She was also correct to say, There's a difference between a 15-year-old and a 5-year-old. She was not justifying predators of any age, and indeed it is malicious to suggest she was. The context of her remarks was whether Epstein's predatory behavior qualifies as pedophilia. Clearly it does not."
"The data clearly show that the vast majority of priestly victims were male (81 percent) and that 78 percent were post-pubescent. Why is this important? Because it means the molesters were homosexuals. When males have sex with males who are post-pubescent, that's called homosexuality, not pedophilia. But the media ignored the data, thus avoiding the role that homosexual priests played. This allowed them to tag the offenders as pedophiles."
No individuals have come forward claiming to have been under ten or under fourteen in relation to Epstein, and a distinction is drawn between adolescents and prepubescents. The Catholic League emphasizes clergy-abuse data showing 81 percent of victims were male and 78 percent were post-pubescent, arguing many cases reflect homosexual misconduct rather than pedophilia. A cited figure of 3.8 percent for victims ten or younger is presented, but that still represents a significant number of children. Critics note substantial cases involving young girls and contend that focusing on sexual orientation protects Church hierarchy and reflects homophobia.
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