Vatican reaffirms celibacy for priests (AP)
Rob Henderson
Banned
LOL...So much for that...I saw that on the news last night...I was thinking is it really that bad for preists to be married? I mean, as long as they're married, they are approved by God if they engage in sexual activities, right? What makes them so subject to different rules?
senojekips
Active member
Damn!! I'll never be Pope if they keep this up.
I reckon it's got a real catchy sound to it, "Pope Spike I"
I reckon it's got a real catchy sound to it, "Pope Spike I"
Team Infidel
Forum Spin Doctor
^^^^ YOU are going to hell for that one..
Englander2
Active member
There is nothing wrong with a priest being single. There is a lot wrong when he is forced to do this against his own nature. All over the world, there are children growing up without knowing who their fathers are. this is just the opposite to the way of life Christ was teaching. He was brought to trial by Jewish priests, which goes to show how the belief in God and religion within an organisation is not always the same. The Catholic church has left the way of Christ on this issue, in the same way as many Jews do not keep to the 10 commandments. Pity, they all have so many good points otherwise!
The Cooler King
Godfather
All Catholic priests are already married. Married to God.
major liability
Active member
This is why there are less and less and they have to resort to acting like Michael Jackson.
I'm pleased to say that I have helped save many a marriage in my time - according to the couples who've sought my help, though my bating score is not perfect.
How you may ask? I suppose it's the same principle that a doctor doesn't have to have the condition that he's treating for someone else.
Yoda by the way like all Jedi Knights is celebate.
........ and as for you Major Liability, why are the great majority of "Michael Jackson's" married men and fathers?
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DTop
Active member
What's confusing you about it? Just because they're not married? Hmm I don't think you have to be insane to be a psychiatrist, nor do you need teeth to be a dentist. I've known a minister or two who's marriages wouldn't be examples that anyone would want to emulate.
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Gator
U of B and B Alumnus
True Top, as I am free and able, and do in fact offer advice on Religion and Religious matters, and I'm not a Priest.
And Padre, last I knew Anakin Skywalker did in fact do the deed, and fathered not only one but 2 Children.
major liability
Active member
Good question. Either way, it goes against everything in a man's nature to forfeit the continuance of his genes for an unseen deity.
stuff happens....and he had to turn in his JK card.
mmarsh
Active member
I think celibacy had its time, but its an option that is less and less popular as time goes by. Remember there is nothing in the Catholic canon that demands that priests remain celibate, only a tradition that Saint Peter started.
Personally I think its time to give up the requirement, its to much of a burden and increases the likelyhood of an embarrassing sex-scandal.
Things that do not evolve eventually die, and already the dwindling numbers of practicing Catholics shows this.
Personally I think its time to give up the requirement, its to much of a burden and increases the likelyhood of an embarrassing sex-scandal.
Things that do not evolve eventually die, and already the dwindling numbers of practicing Catholics shows this.
DTop
Active member
You can't be trying to blame creeping secularization on the requirement of celibacy in the priesthood. The fact of the matter is that Catholicism is growing in many parts of the world. IUnitl the time comes that the Pope deems it appropriate to change the requirement, then it is part and parcel of the Catholic faith.
I view priestly celibacy as a gift and admire anyone strong enough in their faith and open enough to the calling to accept the gift. To me, to abandon everything for Christ is truly a call from God. This in no way means that it will always be easy, but then no true vocation is always easy.
Celibacy, which describes the state of being unmarried, has been an issue in the Church throughout her history, and there has been much misunderstanding, that continues in recent times. The law requiring a celibate clergy developed over centuries. However, historical documents clearly show that not only is the ideal of celibacy found in the Gospels, but that it was practiced from the very beginning of the Church.
It's true that some of the apostles had wives however, they never lived together as husband and wife once they began to follow Christ. In a recent definitive study, Cardinal Alfons Stickler maintains that celibacy is a mandate from Christ Himself and the Church can only obey it, not change it. Even though the Eastern Orthodox Churches allow their priests to marry, their bishops must be celibate. I think that this is an example indicating that celibacy has always been part of the Tradition.
OK I'm off my soapbox (for now)
I view priestly celibacy as a gift and admire anyone strong enough in their faith and open enough to the calling to accept the gift. To me, to abandon everything for Christ is truly a call from God. This in no way means that it will always be easy, but then no true vocation is always easy.
Celibacy, which describes the state of being unmarried, has been an issue in the Church throughout her history, and there has been much misunderstanding, that continues in recent times. The law requiring a celibate clergy developed over centuries. However, historical documents clearly show that not only is the ideal of celibacy found in the Gospels, but that it was practiced from the very beginning of the Church.
It's true that some of the apostles had wives however, they never lived together as husband and wife once they began to follow Christ. In a recent definitive study, Cardinal Alfons Stickler maintains that celibacy is a mandate from Christ Himself and the Church can only obey it, not change it. Even though the Eastern Orthodox Churches allow their priests to marry, their bishops must be celibate. I think that this is an example indicating that celibacy has always been part of the Tradition.
OK I'm off my soapbox (for now)
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bulldogg
Milforum's Bouncer
The requirement of celibacy in the priesthood dates to St Paul in his epistle to his son Timothy. Many different religions around the world and throughout time have used deprivations as a method to increase spirituality. The requirement of celibacy does NOT lead to pedophilia. Take the number of pedophiles in the general population and compare that percentage to that of the number of pedophiles in the priesthood... oh snap!
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