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To: sinkspur
Sinky,

I don't know what to say to your response, because it makes no sense. It is as if

a) you really didn't read what Fr. Martin said

b) you did not understand a word of it, or

c) you are so "wedded" to the idea that a married priesthood in the Latin Rite will be a good thing that you refuse to understand what Fr. Martin said.

Now I don't doubt that some day you may get your wish, and the Latin rite will relax its discipline on celibacy, but it will not be a good thing. The decision will be an error which will only cause more damage to the Church. Which is the point that Fr. Martin makes. The supreme law is salvation of souls, a celibate priesthood best serves this law.

You've been nothing but a naysayer since you signed up for this website. Why not make a positive contribution, if you can, so you don't get the reputation of a "Dr. No"?

How is taking the side in support of celibacy negative? Besides, I may already have the reputation of being a "Dr. No", for different reasons, just ask my husband. {:^O

That was a joke, by the way, I couldn't resist.

265 posted on 01/09/2005 7:38:44 PM PST by murphE ("I ain't no physicist, but I know what matters." - Popeye)
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To: murphE
I thought (and still think) that Malachi Martin was unhinged. I read one of his books (can't even remember which one) and it was so full of conspiratorial nonsense that I couldn't believe it was written by someone in full possession of his faculties.

Satanic rituals in the Vatican, for instance.

What Martin said about celibacy is true for men called to celibacy.

Celibacy and the priesthood are not essentially linked. But, that is my opinion. You have your opinion.

266 posted on 01/09/2005 7:45:46 PM PST by sinkspur ("How dare you presume to tell God what He cannot do" God Himself)
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