[gcruse]

Therefore, depriving ourselves of the benefits of marriage for long periods of our adult life is contrary to God's intentions for us.

How does that apply to nuns and priests?

There is a corollary to this, ladies, and it has to do with week-long headaches and periods that suppposedly last three and a half weeks per month.

Have you ever been married?

[CitizenUSA]

gcruse wrote: "How does that apply to nuns and priests?"

Paul said it was both good to remain celibate and good to be married. If someone feels led to stay celibate in the service of the Lord, that's very admirable. Myself, I am too weak in that regard. I NEED marriage!