[Illbay]

I think that things are often taken out of context. No, Paul didn't think celibacy was the highest form of existence. That's patently absurd. And it flies in the face of the COMMANDMENT from God to Adam and Eve.

[Aquinasfan]

No, Paul didn't think celibacy was the highest form of existence.

Well, maybe you'll believe Jesus:

Matthew 19:12

For some are eunuchs because they were born that way; others were made that way by men; and others have renounced marriage[ 19:12 Or have made themselves eunuchs] because of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it."