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.
Respectfully stated/asked...
"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."
I do agree with you, that probably wouldn't stop the multitude of homosexuals from trying to become priests...
My questions is what number of married men, who firmly meet the standards put forth in Timothy, do not get the chance to spread the Faith as priests/Bishops because they are married? I'm not slamming the RCC just curious if there have ever been numbers tallied?
My father was a minister in the Wisconsin Synod and I can assure you that my brother/sister/Mom/me NEVER came before his duties as a servant of God and we understood that his role was to serve the congregation first. I guess I just find that this argument is a convenient one to support unmarried priests. There will always be more loyal and less loyal priests, whether they have a wife/family or not is not the only reason they are strong or weak servants...just my opinion, but I do tire of hearing that a married man can't be devoted to God's service as it's simply untrue...Obviously we know Peter was married and he did a "rock" solid job...nice play on words, eh? ;-)...
God's blessings to you and yours!