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Originally posted by Surfacing
Or do priest's have to ask god by special request to have a night of fun with their wifes?
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Priests that are required to be celibate do not marry. Celibacy in the priesthood is an aspect of the Catholic faith, and possibly Orthodox, but I am fairly ignorant about that religion.
Protestant ministers are allowed to marry and are not required to be celibate. I believe that is also true of Jewish rabbis.
I don't know the religious basis for celibacy in the priesthood. I have heard than nuns are celibate because they are considered to be married to Christ. I think they might even wear wedding bands.
I personally feel that required celibacy is an anachronism that should be done away with as a policy. As Sydney says, if one out of personal devotion or philosophy chooses to be celibate, who is to judge? But, to make it a requirement is asking too much of a human being. It is clear from the news that far too many priests are finding it impossible to remain celibate, and are using an inappropriate outlet for their desires.
Surfacing, your latest avatar was pretty creepy to begin with, but the flashing is just plain annoying.