[Aliska]

Why do we all assume that this is a relatively recent development?

That's a good question. It has probably been going on for centuries. In spite of that I don't entirely blame celibacy; I blame corruption.

I've noticed that nothing gets cleaned up in the church until there is outside intervention or a massive rebellion.

[Mike Fieschko]

I've noticed that nothing gets cleaned up in the church until there is outside intervention or a massive rebellion.

The history of the Church, from Arius on, contradicts you.