[browardchad]

If one defines oneself by one's sexuality ("gay") one obviously doesn't belong in the celibate life. Many, if not most, gays prefer to define themselves -- meaning their entire persona, their souls, their psyches, the fullness of being -- by their sexuality.

Logically, such a definition is the antithesis of the sacrifice of carnal love (celibacy) and dedication to service of others that is required of the priest -- for the good of the faith, and the faithful, he is called to serve and protect.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that "homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered" and "contrary to the natural law," while urging tolerance toward gays and saying they are "called to chastity."

This "call to chastity" is a prohibition not to commit acts "contrary to the natural law." It is not an affirmation that homosexuals, since they are called to chastity should be admitted to the priesthood.

[sinkspur]

Many, if not most, gays prefer to define themselves -- meaning their entire persona, their souls, their psyches, the fullness of being -- by their sexuality.

Is this, as I suspect, your gut feel, or do you have some statistics to back this up?

This "call to chastity" is a prohibition not to commit acts "contrary to the natural law." It is not an affirmation that homosexuals, since they are called to chastity should be admitted to the priesthood.

Is fornication contrary to natural law? Are reformed fornicators called to the priesthood?

Does God only work with virgins, or can He call sinners to serve Him? Peter denied that He even knew Jesus AFTER he was called.