[Conservative til I die]

Excluding men who are active homosexuals is a no-brainer.

Excluding men who are suspected of being homosexual, due to mannerisms, or choice of hobbies, or whatever, is a subjective judgment.

In order not to be out of compliance, some of these seminary authorities will jump offside in turning men away who might otherwise make good priests.

Some number of homosexuals have always been a part of the priesthood; Martin Luther complained about them five hundred years ago.

One should anticipate that there will be even fewer men entering seminaries than there has been. This will continue the inevitable march toward lay dominance of parish administration, with priests serving as sacramental circuit riders.

You haven't changed, sadly. BTW, I can sense the utter glee in your last paragraph. PS - The married priesthood in the Western Church is not going to happen anytime soon.

[sinkspur]

PS - The married priesthood in the Western Church is not going to happen anytime soon.

Who cares? As long as priests pass through to consecrate the Eucharist, laymen will adminster parishes and faith communities will thrive, even without resident priests.

The Holy Spirit will not be denied.