Orthodox Church of America reaffirms the Church teaching on same-sex relationships

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Sounds like playing with fire. At least when they are novices they should be separated until mature enough to withstand the temptation, and even then it’s difficult.

I was thinking mainly of adults or those near adulthood. While I know children have become highly sexualized, my general thinking often slips back to social norms a generation or more ago. So, I understand your point in our current reality.
 
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While this may sound naïve, I wonder if an alternative of a lifestyle of sibling love could be offered ( with some depth of explanation) to homosexuals? It would probably not achieve much but if a few people could be reached, it could still help. With this monkey pox problem setting in, a celibate, sibling lifestyle may probably be a matter of survival. Of course, it is more important for there to be revival.
I think that would be too much temptation, personally, especially if they are attracted to each other (this also applies to lesbians). Just...not a good idea. IMHO.
 
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While this may sound naïve, I wonder if an alternative of a lifestyle of sibling love could be offered ( with some depth of explanation) to homosexuals? It would probably not achieve much but if a few people could be reached, it could still help. With this monkey pox problem setting in, a celibate, sibling lifestyle may probably be a matter of survival. Of course, it is more important for there to be revival.
I think that would be too much temptation, personally, especially if they are attracted to each other (this also applies to lesbians). Just...not a good idea. IMHO.
 
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I was thinking mainly of adults or those near adulthood. While I know children have become highly sexualized, my general thinking often slips back to social norms a generation or more ago. So, I understand your point in our current reality.

I'm coming from the perspective that many who pass as "adults" today are mentally children, so asking them to be platonic brother roommates may be highly tempting for them until further spiritual maturity is achieved by both.
 
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