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To: floridaobserver
Where's the so-called principles of the Catholic Church? This is an outrage. Either let priests be married or don't, but don't play games here with Gods' word.

While I am cautious about too many protestant ministers converting while simultaneously choosing to become Catholic priests, the policies of the Church are fully in line with what Paul preaches in the Bible. You can be married or celibate, but celibate is prefered. I don't see the conflict.

What I am somewhat concerned about though, is how one can go from preaching upon one theoretical foundation and instantly change to preach upon a new conflicting one??...It's like imagining how instantaneously fast can a liberal change to a conservative (or vice versa) with out leaving any room for moderate views. What percentage of these Priest-converts would uphold what percentage of Catholic teachings?? As a layperson, all I can do is trust that the Bishop closely follows each case, and at the end of the day the prayers are made and the right people are approved. It's possible this is program is doing fine...that is to say, I didn't read anyting to indicate the program was a severe problem. And of course people can drastically change. Paul was once Saul for one prime example.

48 posted on 02/10/2006 6:14:18 PM PST by right-wingin_It
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To: right-wingin_It
instantly change

That doesn't occur. One doesn't walk into the chancery, say ordain me and then get fitted for vestments. The process is a lengthy, comprehensive one and isn't automatic.

62 posted on 02/10/2006 11:06:35 PM PST by A.A. Cunningham
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