[blue-duncan]

“At any rate, Paul thought that celibacy for the Catholic priesthood was a good thing”

That must be why he made it a requirement for Elders and Deacons in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

[PugetSoundSoldier]

That must be why he made it a requirement for Elders and Deacons in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

Hey now, you can't rely on the Bible to make your point! There's a catechism to consider! ;)

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Eleven of the 12 apostles were married.

And according to this Roman Catholic priest, 39 popes have been married. Wonder if they had a prenup? I bet those custody battles over ermine robes and red velvet shoes got pretty nasty.

39 POPES WERE MARRIED

[MarkBsnr]

***“At any rate, Paul thought that celibacy for the Catholic priesthood was a good thing”

That must be why he made it a requirement for Elders and Deacons in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.***

Most of the deacons of the Church of Jesus Christ are or were married. The requirement is that the diaconate be the husband of not more than one wife. We are not LDS, you know.