“The Church does not need to change. Christ, the Apostles and St. Paul taught and lived lives of celibacy. The question you should be posing is not why the Church employs the discipline of celibacy for its clergy and religious but why don’t the so called “Bible believers” do the same?”
The Bible is clear on the point that celibacy is a good thing, but not a required thing. There’s nothing wrong with EITHER life choice. That’s my point.
But if RCC doctrine overrides the Bible...
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There’s nothing wrong with EITHER life choice.
Indeed, make a choice but you want to have your cake and eat it to. The Apostles gave up everything to follow Christ, just as Scripture teaches. Who are you willing to shortchange, God or your spouse and family?
But if RCC doctrine overrides the Bible...
You're obtuse. Celibacy is a discipline, not a doctrine. The discipline of celibacy for the clergy is highly praised by Christ and St. Paul in Scripture. It's very apparent that your own personal doctrine is the one that overrides Scripture.