Posted on 07/08/2006 9:23:38 AM PDT by WestTexasWend
So how many times was Jesus married?
Jesus Himself speaks of celibacy in Matthew 19:11-12: "Not all can accept this word, but only those to whom it is granted. Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so; some, because they were made so by others; some, because they have renounced marriage for the sake of the kingdom of God. Whoever can accept this ought to accept it." Again, the emphasis is on the special nature of celibacy, one for which not all men are suited, but one that nevertheless gives glory to "the kingdom of God."
Perhaps the best evidence for the scriptural support of celibacy is that Jesus Himself practiced it!
Don't think so. Since it doesn't follow the same book of Timothy it using as justification to block women from the priesthood but ignore the qualifications it sets out for its priesthood.
Just as long as you recognize that it is indeed only your private interpretation of Scripture and not the Word of God itself.
Jesus was God, are priests in the Catholic Church?
I take that to mean you didn't read the first chapter of Peter.
Actually, relying on the passage from Timothy you've focused on, it seems that God is in favor of "organized religion," in particular, one organized with bishops. So why aren't you following God and in a church with bishops?
I think you should also read right underneath that statement:
Anglicans cannot assume Catholicism will someday drop objections to female priests and bishops, Kasper said. "The Catholic Church is convinced that she has no right to do so."
He's the head of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. You can not have Christian unity if you are in disagreement with one another. Does that make sense?
Again, I would refer you to the book I mentioned above which goes into much more detail than I could here.
In any case, it should also be remembered that this is only a question of discipline and not doctrine. Our faith should not rise or fall on the matter.
Take a drive through Liberty County, Texas, northeast of Houston. The number of one-off single church denominations is astounding. Plenty of self-indulgent cats out there thanks to that renegade monk.
Is there one? If there is, I'd like to know.
It's always through people. The Church isn't a monolith, it's a collection of people.
"Our faith should not rise or fall on the matter."
Did I say it did? All I'm saying is I choose not worship at a Church who doesn't believe/practice what the Word says.
And what distinguishes the Catholic Church from a self indulgent cat? Its telling its believers to practice a discipline which isn't supported by Scripture, its telling its believers to practice something that says the opposite.
Have to disagree. I feel that it's mistreating the wound. The problem with the homosexualization and liberalization of some of the clergy won't be cured just by ending the celibacy tradition.
"It's always through people."
Guess you haven't read the gospel of John?
Foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but manifested in the last times for you.And how does this apply to our discussion?
(1 Peter 1:20)
Sorry, wrong scripture. I'm looking up the right one okay?
I thought I knew it off the top of my head, it was arrogant of me.
Try II Peter first chapter verse 20.
Rather, you are saying that you choose not to worship at a church which does not believe/practice what you think the Word says. I read the same passage and come to a different conclusion.
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