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To: Grey Ghost II
A Catholic priest should be non-sexual. Neither hetero nor homo, they are supposed to be celibate.

Having said that, I don't think homosexual men should be allowed to be ordained just as women shouldn't in the Catholic faith. Any other Christian faith which ordains women or gays is up to that church's policies. Not all homosexual men are pedophiles, but why drop a steak in front of the lion? An adolescent boy is just starting to explore his sexuality, and he shouldn't have Pastor Giggle-fingers exploring it for him.

IMO

28 posted on 04/12/2005 8:34:05 PM PDT by infidel29 ("It is only the warlike power of a civilized people that can give peace to the world."- T. Roosevelt)
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To: infidel29

Priests are not to be non-sexual. Sexuality is an integral part of the human person. The catechism says:

Sexuality affects all aspects of the human person in the unity of his body and soul. It especially concerns affectivity, the capacity to love and to procreate, and in a more general way the aptitude for forming bonds of communion with others (2332).

To ask that a priest be non-sexual is to ask that he not be a human person. Celibacy is the manner in which the priest uses his sexuality. It enables him to sublimate that aspect of his personality into energy for the building up of the kingdom of Christ, which is the Church.

That being said, I understand what you are saying; and I agree that homosexuals should not be ordained simply because "sexuality affects all aspects of the human person."


31 posted on 04/12/2005 9:09:29 PM PDT by SaintThomasMorePrayForUs
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To: infidel29

"Pastor Giggle Fingers"
That,s hilarious.
I need to catch my breath from laughing.

I,m sure Satan would approve of a gay priest!


42 posted on 04/13/2005 4:32:35 AM PDT by pro610 (Faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains.Praise Jesus Christ!)
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