[Notwithstanding]

You made the (very weak) argument that Roman celibacy causes sexual sin.

I simply noted that your argument cannot withstand scrutiny given the higher incidence of sexual sin among non-celibate protestant clergy.

I certainly am not excusing any sexual sin.

[the_conscience]

I simply noted that your argument cannot withstand scrutiny given the higher incidence of sexual sin among non-celibate protestant clergy.

Another assertion without evidence.

[CharlesWayneCT]

higher incidence of sexual sin among non-celibate protestant clergy.

I suppose there's a citation for that?