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The depiction of such characters varies widely between Western and Eastern works; while manga and anime will often [[Lovable Sex Maniac|play it for laughs]] with Buddhist (or [[Fantasy Counterpart Culture|pseudo-Buddhist]]) monk/priest characters, Western works will usually portray such characters as depraved, hypocritical, and often outright predatory (cf. [[Pedophile Priest]]). |
The depiction of such characters varies widely between Western and Eastern works; while manga and anime will often [[Lovable Sex Maniac|play it for laughs]] with Buddhist (or [[Fantasy Counterpart Culture|pseudo-Buddhist]]) monk/priest characters, Western works will usually portray such characters as depraved, hypocritical, and often outright predatory (cf. [[Pedophile Priest]]). |
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Subtrope of [[Nun |
Subtrope of [[Nun-Too-Holy]]. May overlap with [[Sexy Priest]], in which case it's the [[Spear Counterpart]] to [[Naughty Nuns]]. |
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== Anime & Manga == |
== Anime & Manga == |
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* Christian monks in the Middle Ages were known to frequent (and occasionally even run) brothels and use their social influence to coerce women into sex. |
* Christian monks in the Middle Ages were known to frequent (and occasionally even run) brothels and use their social influence to coerce women into sex. |
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** In some cases, there was a ''reason'' that the Church ran the brothels: the law ''required'' them to do so. In the Middle Ages, majority opinion was that prostitution could not be eliminated, so it was best for a trusted institution -- the Church -- to ensure that it happened safely and safely out of sight (i.e. in the [[Red Light District]]). The monks may or may not have actually been customers. |
** In some cases, there was a ''reason'' that the Church ran the brothels: the law ''required'' them to do so. In the Middle Ages, majority opinion was that prostitution could not be eliminated, so it was best for a trusted institution -- the Church -- to ensure that it happened safely and safely out of sight (i.e. in the [[Red Light District]]). The monks may or may not have actually been customers. |
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*** Male sexuality was seen as [[All Men Are Perverts|"a mighty river that]] [[I'm a Man I Can't Help It|could not be tamed,"]] and use of a prostitute was thought to be a far better option than extramarital affairs. |
*** Male sexuality was seen as [[All Men Are Perverts|"a mighty river that]] [[I'm a Man, I Can't Help It|could not be tamed,"]] and use of a prostitute was thought to be a far better option than extramarital affairs. |
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** Stories and jokes about lustful monks and friars were about as popular in the Middle Ages as stories about greedy lawyers in modern America. They shouldn't necessarily be taken as historical fact. |
** Stories and jokes about lustful monks and friars were about as popular in the Middle Ages as stories about greedy lawyers in modern America. They shouldn't necessarily be taken as historical fact. |
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* Speaking of the Middle Ages, there were several periods where the [[Corrupt Church|corruption of the Church]] reached all the way to [[The Pope|the top]]: |
* Speaking of the Middle Ages, there were several periods where the [[Corrupt Church|corruption of the Church]] reached all the way to [[The Pope|the top]]: |
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