Beastly Priestly.
As a follow on to the post from way back in April regarding religious groups in the States exorcising autistic folk because we're possessed by the Devil (obviously) it was reported in The Irish Times today that the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, has 'considered'* withdrawing an for Fr Dominic Valanmahal to lead a retreat in Ireland after he'd been found preaching that the increased incidence of autism and hyperactivity in children is due to their parents’ lifestyle.
Classy guy.
“Why does this generation have autism and hyperactivity? That is to say, mentally retarded children are in abundance,” Valanmahal asked in a sermon after sneakily polishing off a bottle of communion wine**.
“Adultery, masturbation, homosexuality, porn, if you are addicted to these , I say to you in the name of God,...when you get married and have children, there is a high possibility of bearing these type of children,” he said, nervously eyeing up an altar boy*** as he fiddled with his cassock before continuing “They lead an animal-like life. They copulate like animals. They bear children like animals. Therefore those children also, will be like animals.”
Seems legit.
The priest, obviously on a roll and intent on winning the famous Arsehole of The Year trophy, has also claimed that on previous visits to Ireland, he “cured” an autistic child in Dublin by standing in the middle of the families living room and shouting "In the name of Jesus, I command, I bind the spirit of autism and hyperactivity that has infested this house. I banish it. Banish it to the foot of Jesus’ cross!”
Sure he did.
If you're interested you can read the full article here.
*Only considered mind.
**Yes I know this isn't true (probably) but at least I'll admit to making stuff up for comic effect.
***Twice.
Classy guy.
“Why does this generation have autism and hyperactivity? That is to say, mentally retarded children are in abundance,” Valanmahal asked in a sermon after sneakily polishing off a bottle of communion wine**.
“Adultery, masturbation, homosexuality, porn, if you are addicted to these , I say to you in the name of God,...when you get married and have children, there is a high possibility of bearing these type of children,” he said, nervously eyeing up an altar boy*** as he fiddled with his cassock before continuing “They lead an animal-like life. They copulate like animals. They bear children like animals. Therefore those children also, will be like animals.”
Seems legit.
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| Fr Dominic Valanmahal: utter nob. |
The priest, obviously on a roll and intent on winning the famous Arsehole of The Year trophy, has also claimed that on previous visits to Ireland, he “cured” an autistic child in Dublin by standing in the middle of the families living room and shouting "In the name of Jesus, I command, I bind the spirit of autism and hyperactivity that has infested this house. I banish it. Banish it to the foot of Jesus’ cross!”
Sure he did.
If you're interested you can read the full article here.
*Only considered mind.
**Yes I know this isn't true (probably) but at least I'll admit to making stuff up for comic effect.
***Twice.
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