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The Epoch Times

2021-01-18T02:10:35Z

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'''''The Epoch Times''''' (actual name: 《大纪元时报》)is a [[conservative]], [[anti-communist]] American newspaper<ref name='capitalresearch'>{{cite web |title=NBC News Fails CRC Fact Check: The Epoch Times Is No Pro-Trump Dark Money Operation |url=https://capitalresearch.org/article/nbc-news-fails-crc-fact-check-the-epoch-times-is-no-pro-trump-dark-money-operation/ |website=capitalresearch.org |accessdate=6 October 2019}}</ref> founded in 2000 by Chinese immigrants who fled persecution by the Communist regime.<ref>First published in Chinese in 2000, and then in English starting in 2003 (online edition) and in 2004 (print edition).</ref> There are editions in over 30 countries which are published in more than 20 languages.<ref>https://www.theepochtimes.com/about-us</ref> It is known for its reporting on the [[Spygate]] scandal in which Obama administration official and [[deep state]] agents spied on the Trump campaign.

''The Epoch Times'' is currently owned by the Epoch Times Media Group which also owns NTD, a New York-based TV channel which currently broadcasts in the US and Canada. NTD broadcasts the same things as what the ''Epoch Times'' prints as well as producing 2 crowdfunded programs called [https://www.youtube.com/user/NTDChinaUncensored China Uncensored] and [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7vFlErTHxVD-IFNB-BFCg America Uncovered] which focuses on both Chinese and American politics respectively; both programs have segments first broadcast via YouTube then several segments are combined into 30-minute episodes which are then broadcast on NTD. NTD is currently based in [[New York City]]. ''The Epoch Times'' also produces a series of [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZmkvHLQu76lYbW1w9FoGzQ YouTube] videos hosted by [[Larry Elder]] with the slogan of "we've got a country to save!"

On April 9, 2020, the Epoch Times released a documentary where they tried to find the source of the [[CCP virus]] ([[SARS-CoV-2]]) which has since been published on an array of YouTube channels.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bXWGxhd7ic</ref> And a day later, the author of the Documentary, Joshua Phillip had an interview with Ezra Levant of [[Rebel News]].<ref>https://www.rebelnews.com/exposing_the_chinese_communist_origin_of_the_wuhan_virus_interview_with_the_epoch_times_joshua_philipp</ref>

==Mainstream media smear campaign==
In August 2019, [[NBC]] and [[MSNBC]] began a smear campaign slandering ''The Epoch Times''. It published textbook [[fake news]] articles complete with claims from "unnamed" (i.e. non-existent) sources without providing any evidence about the organization, as well as dismissing the ''Epoch Times''<nowiki>'</nowiki> reporting of the Spygate scandal as a "conspiracy theory" without providing any factual rebuttal, take it a step further when [[Rachel Maddow]] showed footage from an unrelated YouTube show about conspiracy theories, claiming that was content produced by ''The Epoch Times''. NBC also reiterated propaganda talking points made by the Chinese Communist party on the [[Falun Gong]] spiritual practice banned in China, while downplaying the scale of the regime's crackdown on the practice.<ref name='capitalresearch'/><ref>{{cite news |title=Why NBC, MSNBC’s Reporting on The Epoch Times Is Textbook Fake News |url=https://www.theepochtimes.com/why-nbc-msnbcs-reporting-on-the-epoch-times-is-textbook-fake-news_3051327.html |work=www.theepochtimes.com |date=22 August 2019}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news |title=Epoch Times Statement in Response to NBC Facebook Stories |url=https://www.theepochtimes.com/epoch-times-statement-in-response-to-nbc-facebook-stories_3053492.html |accessdate=7 October 2019 |work=www.theepochtimes.com |date=23 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Gregory |first1=Stephen |title=Opinion {{!}} NBC News Smears a Competitor |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/nbc-news-smears-a-competitor-11566947297?mod=rsswn |work=WSJ}}</ref>

NBC claimed that the ''Epoch Times'' spent money on "pro-Trump" Facebook ads, despite the fact that they were advertisements for the print newspaper's subscription which highlighted articles on Trump. In response to the report from NBC, Facebook banned ads for ''The Epoch Times'', despite the fact that ''The [[New York Times]]'', [[CNN]] and other mainstream media organizations have also aired similar Facebook ads. The New York Times and CNN have a stronger partisan bias than the ''Epoch Times''.

On October 25, 2020, the [[New York Times]] published an "investigative" hit piece against ''The Epoch Times'' mirroring many talking points espoused by NBC a year prior. This included claiming that the ''The Epoch Times'' "used aggressive Facebook tactics and right-wing misinformation to create an anti-China, pro-Trump media empire." In response, ''The Epoch Times'' published an article highlighting "selective quotations", "personal bias" and "false information" present in the "investigative" report. It also linked to archives of concerning [[Twitter]] conversations between the author, Kevin Roose and [[NBC]]'s Ben Collins which "suggested they should have received 'a bounty' from Facebook for getting the company to ban Epoch Times advertisements."<ref>{{cite news |title=New York Times’ 8-Month-Long ‘Investigation’ of The Epoch Times: Light on Facts, Heavy on Bias |url=https://www.theepochtimes.com/new-york-times-8-month-long-investigation-of-the-epoch-times-light-on-facts-heavy-on-bias_3487144.html |accessdate=27 October 2020 |work=www.theepochtimes.com |date=26 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Roose |first1=Kevin |title=How The Epoch Times Created a Giant Influence Machine |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/24/technology/epoch-times-influence-falun-gong.html |work=New York Times}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.theepochtimes.com Official website]

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Pedophilia

2021-01-18T02:07:33Z

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A '''pedophile''' or '''paedophile''' (non-US spelling) is an adult or adolescent 16 years or older, who is mainly or only sexually attracted to [[children]] who have not started puberty. The child must be at least 5 years younger than the adult in the case of adolescent pedophiles for the attraction to be diagnosed as pedophilia. A pedophile who acts out his wishes in the form of viewing child [[pornography]] or sexually abusing children is committing a [[crime]]. Most moral codes, and in particular, the [[Bible]] explicitly forbids it;<ref>[http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Gal&c=5&t=NIV#16 Galatians 5:16-21 (NIV)]</ref> although the Catholic Church has harbored pedophile rings for quite some time now. <ref> https://www.foxnews.com/us/documents-accused-pa-priest-kept-in-parishes</ref> It is closely linked to [[immorality]] and [[sociopathy]].

The term pedophilia is sometimes incorrectly used to mean sexual attraction by adults to any minor, even one that has reached puberty.<ref>Seto, Michael (2008). Pedophilia and Sexual Offending Against Children. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. p. vii.</ref><ref>Fagan PJ, Wise TN, Schmidt CW, Berlin FS (November 2002). "Pedophilia". JAMA 288 (19): 2458–65. doi:10.1001/jama.288.19.2458. PMID 12435259.</ref> Scientists state incorrect uses like this should be avoided, because it fails to distinguish sexual attraction to prepubescent children from sexual attraction to pubescent or post-pubescent minors.<ref>Ames MA, Houston DA (August 1990). "Legal, social, and biological definitions of pedophilia". Arch Sex Behav 19 (4): 333–42. doi:10.1007/BF01541928. PMID 2205170.</ref>

==Diagnosis and treatment==
Pedophilia is a mental illness according to the ''[[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders]]''. Although some survey and [[penile plethysmograph]] results suggest that double-digit percentages of the adult male population may be capable of being sexually aroused by children,<ref>{{cite journal|title=Is Pedophilia a Mental Disorder?|author=Green, Richard|journal=Archives of Sexual Behavior|volume=31|number=6|date=December 2002|pages=467–471|url=http://link.springer.com/article/10.1023%2FA%3A1020699013309}}</ref> the best estimates are that only between 1% and 5% of men are full-blown pedophiles. 30% of pedophiles are left-handed or ambidextrous, triple the general rate. Pedophiles are nearly an inch shorter on average than non-pedophiles and lag behind the average IQ by 10 points.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2013/jan/14/local/la-me-pedophiles-20130115|title=Many researchers taking a different view of pedophilia|date=14 January 2013|author=Zarembo, Alan|publisher=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> It may be possible to identify potential pedophiles using [[magnetic resonance imaging]] of the [[brain]] as they tend to have less [[white matter]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2220818/Paedophiles-spotted-cured-MRI-scans-detect-brain-activity-low-IQs.html|title=Paedophiles could be 'spotted and cured' through MRI scans to detect brain abnormalities and low IQs|publisher=Daily Mail Reporter|date=20 October 2012}}</ref> Some evidence suggests that pedophilia results from cross-wiring in which the stimuli that usually evoke nurturing and protective reactions in adults instead evokes sexual reactions in pedophiles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2013/12/22/is_pedophilia_a_sexual_orientation.html|title=Is pedophilia a sexual orientation?|author=Kane, Laura|date=22 December 2013|publisher=The Star}}</ref> There is no cure for pedophilia; even [[castration]] does not completely eliminate a pedophile's sexual interest in children.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Expert-says-castration-no-cure-for-pedophilia-1913426.php|title=Expert says castration no cure for pedophilia|author=Crowe, Robert|date=10 May 2005|publisher=Houston Chronicle}}</ref>

==Claims that pedophilia is a sexual orientation==
Pedophilia is sometimes described as a [[sexual orientation]] by researchers who claim it has a similar age of onset, correlations with sexual and romantic behavior, and stability over time as homosexuality. Michael C. Seto proposes a two-axis "modular person preferences system" in which [[asexual]] persons would be placed at the [[Origin (mathematics)|origin]] and the X and Y axes would range from infant to senior and from male to female, respectively. Other axes could be added for body shape, body size, and other characteristics of interest. Seto concludes that "[a]ccepting that pedophilia is a sexual orientation akin to heterosexuality or homosexuality, rather than a preference that is chosen or somehow learned, may" create a culture in which pedophiles feel safer seeking clinical and assist "efforts to better understand this sexual orientation and thereby prevent child sexual exploitation."<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-011-9882-6|title=Is Pedophilia a Sexual Orientation?|author=Seto, Michael C.|date=February 2012|volume=41|issue=21|pages=231–236|journal=Archives of Sexual Behavior}}</ref> In 2013, the [[American Psychiatric Association]] issued a statement clarifying that it does not regard pedophilia as a sexual orientation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/oct/31/apa-correct-manual-clarification-pedophilia-not-se/|title=APA to correct manual: Pedophilia is not a ‘sexual orientation’|author=Wetzstein, Cheryl|publisher=The Washington Times|date=31 October 2013}}</ref>

== Frontal lobe injury and pedophilia ==

''See also:'' [[Homosexuality and frontal lobe injury]] and [[Religiosity and larger frontal lobes]] and [[Atheism and the brain]]

The frontal lobe plays a role in controlling sexual behavior.<ref>[http://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/frontal-lobe/male Frontal lobe], Healthline.com</ref>

According to the 2007 medical journal article (and its abstract) entitled ''Neurological control of human sexual behaviour: insights from lesion studies'' which was published in the ''Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry'':
{{cquote|We review the human literature examining the effects of neurological insult on human sexual behaviour. We provide a synthesis of the findings to date, and identify key brain regions associated with specific aspects of human sexual behaviour. These include subcortical and cortical regions, with the mesial temporal lobe and the amygdala in particular being a crucial structure in the mediation of human sexual drive...

Disinhibited sexual behaviour has been reported following damage to the frontal lobes, particularly the orbitofrontal region of the limbic system.

Kolarsky and colleagues54 examined the relationships between “sexual deviation”, age of lesion onset and localisation of lesion (temporal vs extratemporal). The authors defined two diagnostic categories: (1) “sexual deviation”, involving a deviation of sexual object (for example, paedophilia). [[Homosexuality]] was included in this category, which would now be considered inappropriate, and (2) “sexual disturbances other than deviations”, including orgasm in response to stimuli unrelated to the subject's sexual preference, hypersexuality and hyposexuality...

An association between temporal lobe abnormalities and paedophilia has been reported by Mendez and colleagues.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2117556/ Neurological control of human sexual behaviour: insights from lesion studies],J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2007 Oct; 78(10): 1042–1049.</ref>}}

=="Pedosexual"==
There is some dispute about the difference (if any) between "pedophilia" and "pedosexuality". [[Urban Dictionary]] describes "pedosexual" as a "non-existent word invented by [[pedophile activist]]s as part of their ongoing effort to legitimize and legalize the sexual exploitation of children."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=pedosexual&defid=1011956|title=pedosexual|author=Ed|publisher=Urban Dictionary|date=21 January 2005}}</ref> dont-offend.org, a website of the Institute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine, directed by Klaus M. Beier,<ref>{{cite book|isbn=978-1461444206|date=6 November 2012|title=Sexual Medicine in Clinical Practice|author=Beier, Klaus M. and Loewit, Kurt K.|pages=xv}}</ref> states that pedosexuality "as a clinical term denotes a sexual behaviour towards children and is the equivalent to ‘child sexual abuse’. The expressions ‘pedosexuality’ and ‘pedophilia’ are related but are not identical and cannot be used synonymously."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dont-offend.org/story/88/3888.html|title=FAQ|author=dont-offend.org|publisher=Institute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine}}</ref>

== Atheism, pedophilia and NAMBLA ==

See: [[Atheism, pederasty and NAMBLA|Atheism, pedophilia and NAMBLA]]

==Moral Pedophilia==
Although it is more strongly stigmatized by most cultures than other sins, pedophilia can be resisted and overcome through sincere repentance just like homosexuality and all other forms of sexual immorality. Once the struggling pedophile recognizes their inclinations as a problem, they must abstain from things which can trigger their tendencies such as child pornography, or isolation with children. It is also because of this heavy stigma that many pedophiles do not publicly admit to their issue, more so than even recovering pornography addicts or ex-homosexuals. Some, who have likely found redemption through a strong faith, will usually only confess such past sins in private. Therefore, it is hard to say statistically how many have achieved true recovery from their desires. It is often thought that reformed pedophiles are rare in society. Nevertheless, some notable exceptions have come to light. Actor Stephen Collins created a storm of controversy when he confessed his past involvement of child sexual abuse. He was known for playing a father and priest character on the family show Seventh Heaven. As a practicing Episcopalian, however, he took himself to account for his mistakes and apologized to one of his prior victims in person.<ref>https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2014/12/17/stephen-collins-admits-sexual-abuse-terribly-wrong-katie-couric/20524835/</ref><ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/7th-heaven-dad-stephen-collins-admits-sexually-abusing-girl-article-1.1965747</ref>

== Pedophilia and hard-core Star Trek fans ==

[[Star Trek]] is a science fiction television series produced by [[Atheism|atheist]] [[Gene Roddenberry]] (1966–69), and includes four other TV series and several movies.

Ellen Ladowsky wrote in ''Huffington Post'':
{{Cquote|The ''LA Times'' recently ran a story about the Child Exploitation Section of the Toronto Sex Crimes Unit, which contained a mind-boggling statistic: of the more than 100 offenders the unit has arrested over the last four years, "all but one" has been "a hard-core Trekkie." Blogger Ernest Miller thought this claim was improbable. "I could go to a science fiction convention," he explained "and be less likely to find that 99+ percent of the attendees were hard-core Trekkies." While there may be quibbling about the exact numbers, the Toronto detectives claim that the connection is undeniable.

In fact, Star Trek paraphernalia has so routinely been found at the homes of the pedophiles they've arrested that it has become a gruesome joke in the squad room. (On the wall, there is a Star Trek poster with the detectives' faces replacing those of the crew members). This does not mean that watching Star Trek makes you a pedophile. It does mean that if you're a pedophile, odds are you've watched a lot of Star Trek.<ref>[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/ellen-ladowsky/pedophilia-and-star-trek_b_5857.html Pedophilia and Star Trek fans]</ref>}}

===Links to Homosexuality===

There is overwhelming evidence that homosexuals are more likely than heterosexuals to be pedophiles. Homosexuals and [[LGBT]] groups in the United States and worldwide campaign vigorously to legalize and normalize pedophilia. Almost of the founders and members of the UK [[Pedophile Information Exchange|Paedophile Information Exchange]] (PIE) were homosexual. In 1981 the book ''The Age Taboo, Gay Male Sexuality, Power and Consent,'' appeared, “a collection of writings about intergenerational (and especially man-boy relationships)". All the contributors were prominent homosexual and lesbian activists, indicating how the pedophile movement has never been merely allied to the homosexual movement - it is a central part of it. The pedophiles and the homosexuals are the same people. As the book appeared just before the identification of AIDS nobody commented on the prospect of spreading this to children. Contents: -
"Introduction," Daniel Tsang.
"Loving men," Sylvère Lotringer and Mark Moffett.
Cultural analyst Sylvère Lotringer interviews 15-year-old Mark Moffett about his relationships with men.
"Loving boys," Tom Reeves.
"Men and boys: the Boston conference," Daniel Tsang.
Tsang reports on the 1978 Boston conference.
"Children and sex," Youth Liberation.
"Happy families? Pedophilia examined," Gay Left Collective.
"Childhood sexuality and pedophilia," Jamie Gough.
"Whose power? Whose consent?," Eric Presland*.
"Sexual revolution and the liberation of children," Mark Blasius and Kate Millett.
Mark Blasius questions feminist Kate Millett on the sexual freedom of children.
"I know what I am: gay teenagers and the law," Joint Council for Gay Teenagers.
"The case for abolishing age of consent laws," North American Man/Boy Love Association.* An editorial originally published in NAMBLA News.
"Sexual politics, the New Right and the sexual fringe," Gayle Rubin.
"Recipe for a witchhunt," John Mitzel.Mitzel reviews the history of America's pedophile witchhunt.
"'Lesbians Rising' editors speak out," Editors of Lesbians Rising.
"A militant young dyke’s feminist perspective on the age of consent question," anonymous.
"Man/boy love and the lesbian/gay movement," Pat Califia&. Califia opines against the age-of-consent in an abridged version of her article for The Advocate.
"Man/boy love and the Left," Roger Moody*.
"Confronting ageism," Michael Alhonte. An 18-year-old who began having relationships with men at 13 criticizes ageism in both the mainstream and the boylove community.
"Struggling against racism," Daniel Tsang.
"Resources: an annotated guide to the literature," Daniel Tsang.<ref>''The Age Taboo, Gay Male Sexuality, Power and Consent,'' edited by Daniel Tsang, Alyson Publications, 1981.</ref>

== See also ==

*[[Atheism and child pornography]]

*[[Atheism, pederasty and NAMBLA]]

*[[Bernie Ward]]

== External links ==
*[https://archive.is/SXZYk Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Ireland.]

==Notes==
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Pope Francis

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|Born: 17 December 1936, as Jorge Mario Bergoglio
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His Holiness '''Pope Francis''' (formerly '''Jorge Mario Bergoglio''', born December 17, 1936, in [[Buenos Aires]], [[Argentina]]) became the [[Pope]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] on March 13, 2013<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/mar/13/pope-francis-mario-bergoglio-election</ref>. Pope Francis, elected as 266th Roman Catholic pontiff, is the first Jesuit and the first Latin American pope; First non-European pope in 1300 years. He succeeded Pope [[Benedict XVI]], to whom he was reportedly the runner-up in the papal election of 2005.<ref name="popesuccession">[https://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/13/us-pope-succession-bergoglio-idUSBRE92C15X20130313 Reuters: ''Pope Succession'']</ref> Archbishop Bergoglio was created a cardinal by the late [[Pope John Paul II]].

Pope Francis is considered to be politically [[liberal]] on every issue except one: he is [[pro-life]]. Accordingly, the [[pro-abort]] media demands that he resign. He has called criticism from conservatives an "honor,"<ref>Multiple references:
*McLean, Dorothy Cummings (September 5, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-francis-calls-it-an-honor-to-have-americans-attack-him Pope Francis calls it ‘an honor’ to have Americans ‘attack’ him]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/09/04/pope-francis-honor-be-attacked-americans/ Pope Francis: ‘It Is an Honor to Be Attacked by the Americans’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
*Rodrigo, Chris Mills (September 4, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/459948-pope-francis-calls-attacks-from-us-church-conservatives-an Pope Francis calls attacks from conservative critics an 'honor']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
*Winfield, Nicole (September 4, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/e3a96e45819f4492b1ee0d6ed1524b0d Pope on critics: It’s ‘an honor if the Americans attack me’]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 4, 2019.</ref> and he endorsed a bigoted essay attacking conservative Catholics and evangelicals.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/27/pope-francis-endorses-essay-trashing-u-s-conservative-christians/ Pope Francis Endorses Essay Trashing U.S. Conservative Christians]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2019.</ref> He has called on Christians to ignore the [[Great Commission]].<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (December 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/12/22/pope-francis-tells-christians-not-to-try-to-convert-nonbelievers/ Pope Francis Tells Christians Not to Try to Convert Nonbelievers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 22, 2019.</ref><ref>Montagna, Diane (December 23, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/does-pope-francis-repudiate-the-great-commission Does Pope Francis repudiate the Great Commission?] ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 23, 2019.</ref>

== Background ==

Pope Francis entered the Society of Jesus in 1958. As a [[Jesuit]], Cardinal Bergoglio rejected and opposed [[liberation theology]] in [[South America]].

The son of an Italian workman who emigrated to [[Argentina]], Cardinal Bergoglio chose to carry the name of an Italian saint, "Francis", while serving as Pope. And like his papal namesake, [[St. Francis of Assisi|St. Francis]], Cardinal Bergoglio has an [[Ascesis|ascetic]] and humble lifestyle.

Pope Francis has overcome a disability: as a young man, one of his lungs was removed due to illness.

The Pope is the spiritual leader of 1.2 billion people - almost 17% of the Earth's population and 55% of all Christians.

== Naming conventions ==

[[Vatican City|Vatican]] tradition holds that when a new Pope is elected and takes a name that has not been used by a prior pope, they will be referred to simply as "Pope ______", rather than "Pope ______ I" until another pope has taken the same name. In this case "Pope Francis<ref name="popename">[https://www.latimes.com/news/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-vatican-pope-francis-name-20130313,0,1309501.story Los Angeles Times: ''Pope Naming'']</ref><ref name="popename2">[https://www.cnn.com/2013/03/13/world/pope-name/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 CNN: ''Pope Francis' name choice 'precedent shattering''']</ref> An exception to the rule occurred when Albino Luciani was elected Pope on August 26, 1978, and took the name, Pope John Paul I.<ref>Pericle Felici made the following announcement in Latin, Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: Habemus Papam! Eminentissimum ac reverendissimum Dominum, Dominum Albinum Sanctæ Romanæ Ecclesiæ Cardinalem Luciani, qui sibi nomen imposuit Ioannis Pauli Primi</ref>

[[File:Pope Francis march 2013 First mass.jpg|thumb|right|Pope Francis' first mass]]

== Personality ==

Pope Francis has shown to be very affectionate toward the poor, the sick, and the needy. Rather than flaunt his position as the head of the Church, with the expectation of being acknowledged, he humbles himself when in the presence of those less-fortunate.<ref name="cerebralpalsy">[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/09/26/pope-francis-saw-a-boy-with-cerebral-palsy-this-is-what-happened-next/ Washington Post: ''Pope Francis saw a boy with cerebral palsy. This is what happened next'']</ref>

== Evangelii Gaudium: The Joy of the Gospel ==

In the Apostolic Exhortation ''Evangelii Gaudium'', Pope Francis invited all to a renewed daily personal encounter with Jesus Christ Our Lord, "3. I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting him encounter them; I ask all of you to do this unfailingly each day. No one should think that this invitation is not meant for him or her, since “no one is excluded from the joy brought by the Lord”.[1] The Lord does not disappoint those who take this risk; whenever we take a step towards Jesus, we come to realize that he is already there, waiting for us with open arms. Now is the time to say to Jesus: “Lord, I have let myself be deceived; in a thousand ways I have shunned your love, yet here I am once more, to renew my covenant with you. I need you. Save me once again, Lord, take me once more into your redeeming embrace”. How good it feels to come back to him whenever we are lost! Let me say this once more: God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy. Christ, who told us to forgive one another “seventy times seven” (Mt 18:22) has given us his example: he has forgiven us seventy times seven. Time and time again he bears us on his shoulders. No one can strip us of the dignity bestowed upon us by this boundless and unfailing love. With a tenderness which never disappoints, but is always capable of restoring our joy, he makes it possible for us to lift up our heads and to start anew. Let us not flee from the resurrection of Jesus, let us never give up, come what will. May nothing inspire more than his life, which impels us onwards!"<ref>http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html</ref>

== Political and Scientific Views ==
Pope Francis is the most [[liberal]] pope in history, his progressive views about multiple issues were mainly supposed by Leftists around the globe. However, he has still taken some more conservative positions, such as on abortion.

=== Abortion and euthanasia ===

Pope Francis has spoken out against [[abortion]].<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (October 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/15/pope-francis-safeguard-human-life-especially-in-the-mothers-womb/ Pope Francis: Safeguard Human Life ‘Especially in the Mother’s Womb’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2017.</ref><ref>Williams, Thomas D. (December 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/12/28/pope-francis-prays-for-end-to-abortion-on-feast-of-holy-innocents/ Pope Francis Prays for End to Abortion on Feast of ‘Holy Innocents’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> However, he played a key role in helping a [[euthanasia]] law pass in Italy,<ref>McLean, Dorothy Cummings (December 19, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-francis-credited-with-helping-euthanasia-law-pass-in-italy Pope Francis credited with helping euthanasia law pass in Italy]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 20, 2017.</ref> and he has frequently met with pro-abortion individuals despite refusing to meet with certain other figures because of their hardline immigration stances.<ref>Hoffman, Matthew Cullinan (April 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-francis-refuses-to-meet-with-italian-minister-because-of-tough-stand-on-immigration-sources Pope Francis refuses to meet with Italian minister because of tough stand on immigration: reports]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 1, 2019.</ref> The Vatican under Pope Francis choose to abandon the November 2019 Nairobi [[United Nations|UN]] meeting due to its anti-life stance but others complained that he should have been more vocal in his opposition.<ref>Mosher, Steven (November 13, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/vatican-quietly-stands-by-as-un-once-again-vigorously-pushes-abortion-population-control Vatican quietly stands by as UN once again vigorously pushes abortion, population control]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 14, 2019.</ref>

=== Capital punishment ===

Pope Francis changed the catechism to oppose [[capital punishment]] in all cases, despite a long history of the Roman Catholic church supporting it in certain cases,<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (August 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/08/02/pope-francis-amends-catechism-declares-capital-punishment-inadmissible/ Pope Francis Amends Catechism, Declares Capital Punishment ‘Inadmissible’]. ''Breitbart News'' Retrieved August 2, 2018.</ref><ref>Kwasniewski, Peter (August 2, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/pope-francis-change-to-catechism-contradicts-natural-law-and-the-deposit-of Pope’s change to Catechism contradicts natural law and the deposit of Faith]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 2, 2018.</ref> but in agreement with the teachings of former pope [[John Paul II]].<ref>[https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/distinctly-catholic/death-penalty-change-francis-builds-john-paul-iis-teaching With death penalty change, Francis builds on John Paul II's teaching]</ref> The old catechism of 1992 stated: "Assuming that the guilty party's identity and responsibility have been fully determined, the traditional teaching of the Church does not exclude recourse to the death penalty, if this is the only possible way of effectively defending human lives against the unjust aggressor" and that already practically prohibited the endorsement of its application by the Roman Catholic church.<ref>Proof: It is shown by multiple cases where DNA analysis proved the innocence of people on death row that even the condition ''fully determined'' cannot be fulfilled. And if the second condition were fulfilled that would be a shame to the system of any developed country: A country must have a stable system where killers cannot get out of prison prematurely (or at all when it's a life sentence) - unless their verdict is rightfully overturned.</ref>

[[Saint Augustine]] supported [[capital punishment]], [[Saint Thomas Aquinas]] supported it. Jesus was [[Crucifixion|crucified]] alongside two rebels (''gospel according to [[gospel of Mark|Mark]] and [[gospel of Matthew|Matthew]]''), and according to the ''gospel according to [[gospel of Luke|Luke]]'' one of them said that the death penalty for them as criminals was deserved as opposed to the unjust treatment of Jesus.

=== Climate change ===

Pope Francis believes in the existence of human-caused [[Global warming|climate change]]<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (January 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/08/pope-francis-global-warming-is-consequence-of-human-activity/ Pope Francis: Global Warming Is ‘Consequence of Human Activity’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 8, 2018.</ref> and has made that issue one of his strongest-held positions. Francis believes that humans face a "climate emergency" and that skepticism of human-caused climate change is "perverse."<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (November 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/16/pope-francis-climate-change-skepticism-is-perverse/ Pope Francis: Climate Change Skepticism Is ‘Perverse’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref>

=== Conscientious objection to same-sex marriage ===

Pope Francis has stated, in regard to the political case of Kim Davis, that a person should have the [[Human rights|right]] to refuse to carry out a duty, if it violates the person's [[Conscientious objector|conscience]].<ref name="kimdavis">[https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/pope-francis-visits-america/pope-francis-i-understand-anger-catholic-church-sex-abuse-victims-n434681 NBC News: ''Conscientious objection is a human right, Pope Francis'']</ref><ref name="kimdavis2">[http://time.com/4051727/pope-francis-papal-plane/ Time: ''What Pope Francis thought of the United States'']</ref>

=== Evolution and Big Bang ===

Pope Francis recently declared [[evolution]] and [[Big Bang theory]] to be right and that God isn't "a magician with a magic wand."

Speaking at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the Pope made comments which experts said put an end to the “[[Pseudoscience|pseudo theories]]” of [[creationism]] and [[intelligent design]] that some argue were encouraged by his predecessor, Benedict XVI.<ref name="magicwand">[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/pope-francis-declares-evolution-and-big-bang-theory-are-right-and-god-isnt-a-magician-with-a-magic-wand-9822514.html Independent: ''Evolution and Big Bang Theory are right, and God isn't a magician with a magic wand'']</ref>

===Hell===
In March 2018, Pope Francis gave an interview which drew large outrage after he reportedly denied the existence of [[Hell]]. The Vatican did not deny those claims when questioned.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (March 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/03/30/vatican-refuses-disavow-popes-denial-hell/ Vatican Refuses to Disavow Pope’s Alleged Denial of Hell]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 31, 2018.</ref>

=== Homosexuality ===
Pope Francis believes there is harm posed by the [[homosexuality]] and has even acknowledged the presence of a "[[gay lobby]]" in the [[Vatican]] that he seemed to suggest operated from corrupt motives.<ref name="vaticansgaylobby">[https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/what-pope-francis-meant-by-the-vaticans-gay-lobby The American Conservative: ''Pope Francis and the Vatican's 'gay lobby''', Giraldi, Philip (18 June 2013)]</ref>

Cardinal Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, has been an outspoken critic of [[homosexual]] adoption of children, explaining that it is [[Discrimination|discriminatory]] against the children.<ref name="childrensrights">[http://au.news.yahoo.com/latest/a/-/latest/16363162/who-is-jorge-bergoglio Yahoo News, Australia: ''Children's rights, Pope Francis'']</ref> Pope Francis is also strongly [[pro-life]], and has referred [[abortion]] as the "culture of death."

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Among his teachings and stands, he strongly affirms church teaching on the intrinsic immorality of homosexual practices, though he teaches the importance of respecting homosexual persons. He strongly opposed legislation introduced in 2010 by the Argentine Government to give legal equivalency between true marriage and homosexual partners.<ref name="newsconsortium">[http://www.catholic.org/hf/faith/story.php?id=50111 Catholic Online: ''NEW POPE: Who is this man named Bergoglio?'']</ref>
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In 2017, Pope Francis asked Italian Education Minister Valeria Fedeli, a strong supporter of LGBT ideology and "gender theory" and someone opposed by pro-family organizations, to write the preface of a book he was writing on education.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (October 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/02/popes-new-book-features-preface-by-gender-theory-activist/ Pope’s New Book Features Preface by Gender Theory Activist]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 3, 2017.</ref> However, Pope Francis has otherwise opposed transgender ideology.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (October 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/05/pope-francis-decries-unisex-utopia-of-trangenderism/ Pope Francis Decries ‘Unisex Utopia’ of Trangenderism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.</ref>

=== Immigration, globalism, and nationalism ===

Pope Francis supports [[globalist]] and very liberal immigration policies,<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/28/vatican-launches-two-year-campaign-to-provoke-a-shift-in-thinking-on-immigration/ Vatican Launches Two-Year Campaign to Provoke a ‘Shift in Thinking’ on Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/27/pope-francis-jesus-christ-himself-asks-us-to-welcome-migrants-with-arms-wide-open/ Pope Francis: Jesus Christ Himself Asks Us to Welcome Migrants ‘With Arms Wide Open’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
*Williams, Thomas D. (January 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/16/analyst-popes-sagging-popularity-signals-fading-trust-in-globalism/ Analyst: Pope’s Sagging Popularity Signals Fading Trust in Globalism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (December 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/12/25/pope-francis-offers-triple-shout-out-migrants-christmas-blessing/ Pope Francis Offers Triple Shout-Out to Migrants in Christmas Blessing]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
*Miguel, Luis (December 26, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/34452-on-christmas-pope-francis-condemns-walls-detainment-camps On Christmas, Pope Francis Condemns Walls and “Detainment Camps”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 26, 2019.</ref> and he has criticized those who support lower immigration levels,<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/30/pope-francis-unease-mass-migration-innate-fear-foreigner/ Pope Francis: Unease with Mass Migration Due to ‘Innate Fear of the Foreigner’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2017.</ref> such as by claiming that concerns for cultural identity are not legitimate arguments for lower immigration.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/22/pope-francis-says-concern-for-cultural-identity-doesnt-justify-opposition-to-mass-migration/ Pope Francis Says Concern for ‘Cultural Identity’ Doesn’t Justify Opposition to Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2017.</ref>

Pope Francis has stated that people should rethink "the figure and the role of the nation-state" due to globalism.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (October 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/20/pope-francis-humanity-must-rethink-role-of-nation-state-in-globalized-world/ Pope Francis: Humanity Must ‘Rethink’ Role of Nation-State in Globalized World]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2017.</ref>

=== Church sexual abuse of children ===

On September 27, 2015, Pope Francis met with victims of [[Sexual assault|sexual abuse]] by [[clergy]]men of the [[Roman Catholic Church|Church]]. He apologized on their behalf, and promised to hold those responsible accountable.<ref name="phillyfinalmass">[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/09/27/pope-francis-wraps-up-us-visit-philadelphia/72923820 USA Today: ''Hundreds of thousands flood Philly for Pope Francis' final Mass'']</ref>
Many dislike the fact that he has diminished the church's gusto with the exposure of pedophiles within the system. It is worth noting that most who contest this statement is implicitly pedophiles.

=== Persecution and human rights ===

Pope Francis has spoken out against violence of minorities in the Middle-East,<ref name="persecutingminorities">[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/10/pope-francis-iraq-isis-islamic-state-religious-minorities-violence The Guardian: ''Isis violence against minorities in Iraq must be stopped, Pope Francis'']</ref> including that of Christians, and, contrary to the typical Catholic views, has endorsed the use of force, if necessary, to accomplish this goal.<ref name="persecutionforceifnecessary">[https://www.businessinsider.com/pope-francis-endorses-use-of-force-against-isis-in-iraq-2014-8?IR=T Business Insider: ''Pope Francis Endorses Use Of Force Against ISIS In Iraq'']</ref>

His holiness remains an adamant supporter of [[Social Justice]]. His 2009 speech, titled Las deudas sociales de nuestro tiempo, or The Social Debts of our Time, lays out his views on the world's inequality, between rich and poor, especially in [[Argentina]]. He further rebuked the wealthy, claiming that "You ''[the wealthy]'' avoid taking into account the poor. We have no right to duck down, to lower the arms carried by those in despair. We must reclaim the memory of our country who has a mother, recover the memory of our Mother."

=== "Palestine" and Israel ===

Pope Francis is set to sign a treaty that includes a provision that will recognize "[[Palestine]]" as a state.<ref name="recognizepalestine">[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/14/world/middleeast/vatican-to-recognize-palestinian-state-in-new-treaty.html New York Times: ''Vatican to recognize Palestinian State in new treaty'']</ref> He called [[Palestinian Authority]] leader [[Mahmoud Abbas]] a “man of peace” and in May 2015 he even told him: “I have thought of you: that you could be an angel of peace.”<ref>[https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/257195/pope-and-palestinians-william-kilpatrick THE POPE AND THE PALESTINIANS]. ''FrontpageMag''. May 19, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2018.</ref>

=== Communism and Christianity ===

In November 2016 Pope Francis stated that "It has been said many times and my response has always been that, if anything, it is the communists who think like Christians."<ref>http://www.onepeterfive.com/pope-communists-think-like-christians/</ref><ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-33024951</ref>

A new book by George Neumayr in May 2017, entitled “The Political Pope,” documents the extensive [[communist]] influence on Pope Francis as a young man in [[Argentina]].<ref>https://spectator.org/pope-franciss-communist-mentor/</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Jesus Christ]]
* [[Catholicism]]
* [[Vatican]]

== References ==

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[[Category:Current Heads of State]]
[[Category:Catholic Church]]

Gender confusion

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Transgirl: adding some design notes

'''Gender confusion''' or '''gender dysphoria''' is the problematic state of not realizing or finding it difficult to accept what [[gender]] a person is. It is common among people who choose to not adhere to traditional [[gender roles]], such as [[homosexual]]s, [[transsexual]]s, [[transvestite]]s and [[cross-dressing|cross-dressers]]. Parents must make the roles of [[mother]] (=females) and [[father]] (=males) very clear, so that children can learn and affirm that there are differences between boys and girls. Under good parenting, the children will not become confused about gender.<ref>''Bringing Up Boys'', Dr. James C. Dobson. Tyndale House Publishers, 2005.</ref>

The fact that there are two genders – male and female, based on one's biological sex – is affirmed through [[Bible|Scripture]]:{{Bible quote|So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.|book=Genesis|chap=1|verses=27|version=ESV}}

[[Bible|Scripture]]:{{Bible quote|"if I created one son, to be the messiah, and you are all my children, then you are all females in my eyes!"|book=Epoch|chap=93|verses=69-70|version=MTF}}

[[Far left]]ists hold to the [[pseudoscientific]] opinion that a person's gender can be [[anthropogenic]]ally altered by [[surgery]] and [[hormone]] treatment.

In Europe, countries such as the [[United Kingdom]] and [[France]] have adopted policies promoting transgenderism.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (February 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/15/france-mother-father-parent-uk-govt-lawyer-mother-not-gender-specific/ Men Can Be Mothers in UK, While French Schools Erase Terms ‘Father,’ ‘Mother’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.<br>See also:
*UpadHayaya, Venus (May 3, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/outrage-as-primary-school-bans-teachers-from-calling-children-boys-and-girls_2905176.html Outrage as Primary School Bans Teachers From Calling Children Boys and Girls]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved May 3, 2019.</ref> In 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their plans to raise their first child "gender fluid."<ref>https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/8536859/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-will-raise-their-baby-as-gender-fluid-and-will-avoid-any-stereotypes-according-to-friends/</ref>

The question of gender dysphoria raises a question of medical ethics. Since there is a good body of scientific literature on the subject of gender dysphoria being a symptom of [[schizophrenia]] and other mental health issues<ref> Where? please cite </ref>, does a person suffering from gender dysphoria have the legal capacity to consent to [[sex change operation|surgical alteration of their birth gender]] or other forms of alleged treatment.

Jamie Shupe, the first person to be classified as "non-binary" (where such a person demands that he/she be referred to plurally as "they/them/their", as if he/she were more than one person), admitted his sexual view was the result of mental illness and that he did not receive real help from others.<ref>Shupe, Jamie (March 10, 2019). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/03/10/i-was-americas-first-non-binary-person-it-was-all-a-sham/ I Was America’s First ‘Nonbinary’ Person. It Was All a Sham.] ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved April 15, 2019.</ref> Among the more notable people currently claiming to be "non-binary" include SJW video game "developer" wannabe/scam artist Zoe Quinn and gender-confused Hollywood actress Ellen Page (who are both biologically female) and British singer Sam Smith (who is biologically male), and liberal-biased Wikipedia has played along with them (and accordingly encouraged and enabled their nonsense, narcissism and attention-seeking behavior) by changing the actual gender pronouns of Quinn and Page (she/her/hers) and Smith (he/him/his) to what they delusionally wish to be called in opposition to reality, as well as for the sake of ideology and political correctness.

The Department of Defense Instruction 1300.28<ref>https://prhome.defense.gov/Portals/52/Documents/MRA_Docs/MPP/DoD%20TG%20Handbook%20%209-4-20.pdf></ref>, also known as the Donald Trump transgender personnel ban <ref>https://www.americanoversight.org/investigation/trump-administrations-transgender-military-ban></ref>, disallows people suffering from gender dysphoria (the liberal term for gender confusion) from joining the U.S. Armed Forces, although it grandfathers in all enlisted personal prior to April 12th, 2019.

==See also==
*[[Sexual disorientation]]
*[[Gender identity disorder]]
*[[Gender-neutral]]
*[[LGBTQQIAAAPPK]]
*[[War on Science]]

==References==
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