All I am saying is that if I am a homosexual and I don’t want anyone to know, becoming a priest is the best way to hide it. The seminaries have to be lax because nobody wants to be a priest, but they have too many open positions to fill. If they let priests get married, it would draw more to the profession and the seminaries could afford to be stricter. The lack of sexual activity does not cause sexual deviance, we agree on that. I know the celebacy thing made the idea of me personally going into the priesthood a non-starter. I can’t possibly be the only one.
Firstly, the wolves go where the sheep are. This is why wherever contact with teens and children are, predators will do their best to worm their way in there no matter where it is. Secondly, the seminaries do not have to be lax (read liberal) because "nobody wants to be a priest". Sure there is a shortage, but there has been a great increase in vocations as of late because seminaries are becoming more orthodox, not more lax.
If they let priests get married, it would draw more to the profession and the seminaries could afford to be stricter.
Then why is their a priestly shortage in the Orthodox Church as well where priests are allowed to marry? Celibacy is not the issue.
The lack of sexual activity does not cause sexual deviance, we agree on that. I know the celebacy thing made the idea of me personally going into the priesthood a non-starter. I can’t possibly be the only one.
"For those who can accept it, accept it." Also, St. Paul recommended being like him, celibate.
You aren't the only one, but you can become a permanent deacon. Married men can be ordained to the Diaconate.