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To: MurphsLaw
You dont have a valid argument to deny the Church's authority to require celibacy of the Priest.

I never said I did. I acknowledge that you can require celibacy, purple pants and red hats if that is what you want. I merely said it wasn't Biblical to require it.

"Some have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven." ""He who is able to receive this, LET HIM receive it.”

Notice the wording "made themselves" (of their own volition) and the words "let him" (not force him and not require him).
Plus those times were different, walking from town to town and not knowing where you would spend the night.
Your man made denomination can make whatever rules you want. The same as the VFW hall or Book-of-The-Month Club. But understand God never required it.

40 posted on 07/15/2023 4:31:35 PM PDT by BipolarBob (I called the Tinnitus Helpline and all I heard was ringing.)
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To: BipolarBob
Notice the wording "made themselves" (of their own volition)
and the words "let him" (not force him and not require him).


You just don't understand this calling to the Church.
I dont think you realize how one decides on a Religious vocation in the Church.
Not all, but most religious orders are entered into through Vows made by the person committing their life to God-
exactly- by THEIR OWN VOLITION.
No one is forced to become a Priest. To become a special servant to God in this capacity requires the Priest to be
detached from ordinary, worldly life and pick up their Cross
to follow and die for Christ.
Yes, accepting the Priesthood does open one up to be Martyred.
Its just how it is.
(Also, the Catholic religious life is not to be considered similar- or on the same level-
as with non-Catholic preachers and Pastors who make a living out of it.
Marriage for a Priest is just not a practical option-
and would degrade the sacrament of Marriage to a simple convenience.
One cannot serve two masters...lol )

These Vows they take- are NOT forced on them,
they accept them as part of their new consecrated life.
Vows of Celibacy, Poverty- and OBEDIENCE are assumed for a service of God.
And Not to be viewed as a hardship or burden.

But understand God never required it.

Youre back to a non-existent argument of your own making.
THE CHURCH does not say God "required it".
The Church does not say celibate priests are required by the Bible.
These are assumptions on your part- al
which you are falsely assigning to the Church.
The Church does say the Celibate religious life is
done for the "sake of the Kingdom of Heaven."
Not married priests- but celibate ones- ones Christ has specifically desired-
ones who answer that highest calling.
Anything less than that is just that.


42 posted on 07/15/2023 7:48:48 PM PDT by MurphsLaw ("14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”)
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