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To: Montana_Sam

True, except that Eastern Rite Catholic priests can be and often are married. There is a theological basis for priestly celibacy but it is not required.


15 posted on 09/26/2023 7:55:50 AM PDT by Rockingham
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To: Rockingham

Sorry, meant to address my last post to Montana_Sam


17 posted on 09/26/2023 8:29:17 AM PDT by Skwor
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To: Rockingham

“There is a theological basis for priestly celibacy”

Oh, really?

Read I Timothy 4. Focus on Verse 3.


25 posted on 09/27/2023 5:53:26 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam ("Normal" is never coming back. But Jesus is.)
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