For the last time, read what I have written, inform yourself, that celibacy is neither dogmatic, nor universal.
There are married Roman Catholic priests, both from the Eastern Rites, as well as former Episcopalian/Anglicans.
I was willing to agree with your second paragraph, until you brought in something completely unrelated.
If you can’t figure out the parallels between Christ, and his bride, the Church, and celibate priest with his bride, the Church, I can’t help you.
Then why is it such a hot button issue for Catholics?
Then why aren't Catholics priests allowed to marry, as opposed to allowing Catholic priests to be married.
Catholics aren't fooling anyone with the word games they play.
We see the difference between allowing Catholic priests to marry and allowing Catholic priests to become married and do not accept the derision directed at us for being *poorly catechized* and not knowing what we're talking about.
The Catholic church makes priests who want to marry to leave the priesthood and I do know that. I saw it in my own extended family.