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The Church should reconsider its stance on celibacy. Such a requirement must increase the chance of getting 'bad apples'.


52 posted on 02/07/2005 3:31:03 PM PST by traitorsclaw
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The Church should reconsider its stance on celibacy. Such a requirement must increase the chance of getting 'bad apples'.

Instead, how about not admitting homosexuals into the priesthood? That would be a good start. Celibacy in heterosexuals is another subject entirely.

53 posted on 02/07/2005 3:40:51 PM PST by vox_freedom (Fear no evil)
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Yes, the Bible does not teach celibacy for clergy. That is a law created by men. And unlike God's laws, which are holy, man's laws are flawed.

I am of the opinion that these perverts are attracted to that profession/service because there are many unsuspecting, innocent, and trusting individuals they can prey(no pun intended) on who couldn't imagine a man of the cloth being such a veil creature.


55 posted on 02/07/2005 3:47:54 PM PST by This Just In (In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.)
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