[uncbob]

Anyone who thinks that there is something about celibacy that will lead an otherwise straight man to molest boys is toting less than a full six-pack. thinks

You miss my point

1. I am stating that requiring celibacy prevents good men from entering the priesthood because being honest with themselves they know they require a woman in their lives .

2. Far from being a Catholic basher I am a Cardinal basher . They have completely abandonned their flock to predators

Although an agnostic I realize the vast majority of people need a religiuous belief and hope that the Christian religion would flourish in this country like it once did. I am not fool enough to want to live in this country the way it is going and wish this corruption of all the faiths would stop

[uncbob]

BTW I might add I was raised a Catholic and although I became an agnostic I still contributed to the local church financially because I felt they were doing a better job of turning out decent citizens than the local public schools.
I also donate over a $1000 to my Catholic Alma Mater High school which like a lot of city schools is in financial trouble
BURT I have been real TEMPTED TO CUT THAT OFF . I am tired of the socialism being preached to theese kids in school and their attitude on gun control
I also contribute to the Christian Coalition since the enemy of my enemy ( the left wing) is my friend.

And if you don't believe me I scan the cancelled checks and show you

How's that for fessing up

[Palladin]

I got your point, unc. The Catholic Church teaches that marriage, in addition to being the vehicle for the procreation and education of children, is also a remedy for concupiscence. A celibate clergy in these modern times has the illness, as we so readily see in today's headlines. It does not have the remedy.

Moreover, if there were married priests who were manly men and heads of families, they would bring pressure to bear to oust effeminate priests and those who would covet the innocence of their children. John Wayne type priests, as opposed to Pee Wee Herman type priests.