• thepig@lemmy.zip
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    57 minutes ago

    Yes its true, but we as a society need to learn the distinction between a pedophile and a child abuser, they are often one and the same but sometimes not. Pedophiles are people who are mentally ill, child abusers are criminals. There are pedophiles who recognize their desires are monstrous and choose never to act upon them. I believe there is even a website to provide group community anonymous mental health help to this people, I think is called pedophiles with virtue if I am not mistaken.

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      23 minutes ago

      distinction between a pedophile and a child abuser, they are often one and the same but sometimes not

      Actually its the other way around???

      Most abused kids havent been abused by a pedophile at all. Please find studies about this before speaking something as important.