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To: GreatOne
Men who ejoy sex with women are not likely to join the priesthood since they cannot even marry. Consequently, the priesthood attracts some men who recognize its potential for gratifying unnatural desires--like gay men who join the military or become scoutmasters, or pedophiles who seek work at daycare centers.

If St. Peter himself was married along with a number of other disciples, I fail to see the theological basis for not allowing priests to marry.

24 posted on 01/03/2002 5:07:12 AM PST by SteamshipTime
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To: SteamshipTime
Your point is well taken, but go to this passage from the Catholic Answer website which deals with priests and celibacy. Explains it much better than I could.
40 posted on 01/03/2002 7:25:51 AM PST by GreatOne
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