Perhaps you're right. Do you think that the RCC's current way adressing the problem is working?
There is no point is quoting scripture to someone who may or may not accept the teachings of St. Paul (a lot of non-Catholics do not), so I will not go into written justification.
I quoted Peter, not Paul, but I'm picking nits? However, I would like to see a written justification. I don't insist on one, but I think it would be interesting to understand.
Sufice to say that Christ himself held the unmarried and virgins in high regard
Scripture?
the vow of celibacy is symbolic to a vocational dedication to service of the lord.
This makes sense, and I'm not putting down anyone who makes this perosnal choice, but why does the church insist on a non-married "priesthood"? The Bible clearly states it is good to be unmarried, but that it is also good to be married, especially if one is unable to control oneself: "for it is better to marry than burn" (1 Cor. 7:9). Why not give this option to your pastors?
Sexual perversion in any population is never going to be zero. But, yes, I believe that incidents are going down now because of increased awareness.
I quoted Peter, not Paul, but I'm picking nits? However, I would like to see a written justification. I don't insist on one, but I think it would be interesting to understand.
I understand that you were talking about Peter. My point was that priestly celibacy is based on the teachings of Peter.
I make it a point not to discuss theology here. While you seem like a rational guy, there are too many religious zealots who read this site, any I don't have the patience for them. If you are sincerely interested in the scriptural justification for the practice, The Catholic Encyclopedia is a good starting point.