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To: SuziQ
but dealing with one's own is more important than worrying about another's desires

Not so with married men...or strong married men. It's all so often that it is "another's desires" that is the only thing that will help a man deal with his own. Women have often been called a "civilizing influence" for this reason.

Just because something has gone on for centuries doesn't make it right or in need of reform. I stand by my belief that a good married man will often have more of a basis to counsel in social issues (much of which have a basis in the sexual realm) than a celibate priest.

34 posted on 07/06/2010 9:58:02 PM PDT by Siena Dreaming
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To: Siena Dreaming
Not so with married men...or strong married men. It's all so often that it is "another's desires" that is the only thing that will help a man deal with his own. Women have often been called a "civilizing influence" for this reason.

It's largely for this reason exactly that the Church requires celibacy of her priests. The Church knew, long ago, that if a man is married, he is going to put most of his efforts into his marriage and family, as he should. Being a priest in a Catholic parish requires one's full attention to be on the Parish, and its members, so not being married means he doesn't have those family needs vying for his attention and efforts.

Yes, there are denominations that have done fine with a married priesthood, but the Church has been served well for centuries with celibate priests, and the Lord will provide workers for the harvest, if we keep our trust and our eyes on Him.

35 posted on 07/07/2010 8:41:45 AM PDT by SuziQ
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