"I've always taken the view that homophobia is a sign of deep-seated insecurity in an individual's own sexuality"

As is groundlessly imagining others to be homophobic.

The 'bad apples' are child abusers first and foremost and that is what they should be punished for, particularly taking into consideration the abuse of their position of trust. They do not deserve a place in society, nor do the people who assisted and helped to cover their crimes. Were they not 'men of the cloth', they'd be rotting behind bars by now, and likely as not be receiving the punishment which they so richly deserve, while the screws turn a blind eye - just like the Bishops did.

Rape is more about power than it is about sexuality.