Since one of the Apostles speaks of "a bishop ay have no more than one wife.." I still think the celibate priesthood is NOT required by God.The God-chosen priests of Israel were not required to be celibate;indeed,it would have been strange since priesthood was confined to the one tribe as their duty.
Calls to mind something Jesus said about the Pharisees laying burdens upon men in the form of laws.
Its really more of a guideline than a rule. Haha.
I wonder if any priests currently sworn to celibacy are thinking they should’ve gone with the Protestant minister route into the priesthood.
SnakeDoc
“I think the exception to celibacy means his wife will continue to have the full benefits of marriage.”
Well that’s good.
^^^I think the exception to celibacy means his wife will continue to have the full benefits of marriage.^^^
Just like Joseph had the full benefits of his marriage with Mary.