The tradition of celibate Catholic priests is Canon Law, not a dogma, which means it is not set in stone, and could change. The married priesthood is not unbiblical per se (i.e., Peter was married). However, there is much scriptural and historical evidence supporting a celibate priesthood...
their ministry specially configures them to Christ. As is clear from Scripture,Christ was not married(except in a mystical sense, to the Church). By remaining celibate and devoting themselves to the service of the Church, priests more closely model, configure themselves to, and consecrate themselv...
Priests and nuns are celibate. And monasteriesare in remote, secluded locations.By contrast, Judaismbelieves that God created the physical world not to frustrate us, but for ourpleasure. Jewish spirituality comes through grappling with the mundane world ina way that uplifts and elevates. Sex in ...
Orthodox presbyters and deacons may marry before ordination; Roman Catholic clergy are celibate. Orthodox worship towards the East; Roman Catholics, not necessarily. In the Orthodox Liturgy, the “bread” of the Eucharist is “leavened” (zyme); in the Roman Catholic Mass it is “unleavened...
One that is predominantly Gentile. And even though most Orthodox priests are married, the Orthodox priesthood also includes those who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heavens' sake, by becoming priest-monks and celibate priests....
Pope Francis had earlier complained about a“gay lobby”among priests in the Vatican, and here he refers to the “lobby” again, saying all lobbies are bad. So it seems to me that Pope Francis is just saying what many evangelicals say– hate the sin, love the sinner, celibate gays are...