This is a great article that shows the root problem with Romanism, that is, the pagan notion of a heirarchy of being that informs all Romanist theology as shown through the specfic problem of clerical celibacy.
Teenage celibacy is wrong, too. Christians should encourage hooking up. /s
Thank God you’re not describing the Catholic Church.
BTW, Martin Luther managed to see his way clear to performing at least polygamous marriage. Look it up.
“Pagan” notion? No, it is a construct of the author, premised on a rejection of the spiritual hierarchy of the Church. And historically it replaces the clergy not with some “priesthood of all believers” but the heads of family. In practical terms, the purpose of requiring a celibate clergy was to prevent them from becoming a social caste in a feudal society, and spirtually on the same level as barbarous warlords.
A heirarchy of being? Like this?
God >> Angels >> Man >> Animals >> Plants >> Inanimate Objects.
So instead, you believe all things created and uncreated are equal, with no heirarchy?
Yup.
The Roman Catholics see the body as evil, just like the ancient Greeks.
Comes out in their doctrine.
Reformed see man as image bearers. Catholics may say that, but it doesn't pan out with what they teach.
Bumping to read shortly. The article looks to agree with my husband who believes that the Roman Catholic priestcraft is at the root of the papacy’s corruption.
I’ve thought it odd that the Catholic Church would be against their priests marrying, yet still look the other way when bishops, cardinals, and popes had concubines. It would seem to me that they should follow Paul’s advise and if they do have earthly desires, then let a man marry. It’s rather hypocritical to pretend there is no problem.
This is a great article that shows the root problem with Romanism, that is, the pagan notion of a heirarchy of being that informs all Romanist theology as shown through the specfic problem of clerical celibacy.Learned and charitable refutations are humbly solicited.