[metmom]

If you listen to the wives of vicars and ministers, THEY say that celibacy really is better. A man who tries to be FOR ALL the best husband, father and vicar/minister finds that there simply isn't enough time in the day or enough of him to go around for everyone who needs him.

If there were more men in the ministry, then they wouldn't be overworked and not have enough time for their families and it wouldn't be an issue.

[cloudmountain]

If there were more men in the ministry, then they wouldn't be overworked and not have enough time for their families and it wouldn't be an issue.

Perhaps so.
For a priest his LIFE is service to God. For a minister, it would have to be less, even if there were more ministers. A man can't give 100% to both, can he?

Being a minister isn't a 9-5 job. It's a calling.