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Um........... I guess ordinance of priests who may marry at some point is out of order here?

A family life could perhaps be more important to a young man - even a religiously devoted young man - than living a life of abstinence. The thought of family life, a loving wife and an adoring group of children may attract those who practice normalcy in life and in sexual matters.

I believe abstinence may offer isolation and safety those who are impaired regarding normal family life - a teaching they are expected to impress among congregants - when they themselves are denied it.


75 posted on 11/16/2006 10:40:33 AM PST by imintrouble
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You are looking at the negative side of celibacy. The positive side is what the Lord often calls for, which is to drop the plow, drop the fishing, and following him.


80 posted on 11/16/2006 10:52:25 AM PST by RobbyS ( CHIRHO)
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