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To: Mrs. Don-o; E. Pluribus Unum; FiddlePig
"She specified "faithful and celibate." That would mean, sexually, beyond reproach. She is not proposing that men who lie with men (to use the Biblical term) are fit candidates for the priesthood."

I don't think I agree. Paul described even the attraction as "vile affections" ("to use the biblical term") and I don't believe one who has been given over to such "vile affections" can be considered beyond reproach. I'm not saying that doesn't make them regenerate or beyond salvation but I don't think they are a proper candidate for Pastorship. E. Pluribus pointed out an excellent reason why.

21 posted on 07/12/2012 8:50:03 AM PDT by circlecity
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