[Nate]

Sorry that I am coming in a bit late in the discussion but I only read it today and decided to put in my two cents worth:

Preists aren't allowed to have sex bcos there was some Pope in the 16th century who had a whole lot of illegitimate children running around and giving him problems, so he made the rule that catholic priests should be celibate.

It doesnt' actually have any commandments in the bible against paedophilia but as you can't have sex with anyone you to whom you aren't married, I think this would stop you (unless you are married to an 8 year old). < I'm basing this on the old Testament as I know nothing about the new one as I'm Jewish>

Also Rabbis can have sex and do - a lot! The average number of kids among rabbis that I know is over 5 (more than twice the national average). One of the major differenced between Christianity and Judaism is their opinions on sex. Christianity sees sex as a necessary evil whilst Judaism sees it as an important part of the relationship between a husband and a wife. In fact, if you have sex on the Sabbath it is counted as a double good deed!

I hope that may have enlightened you a little

cul8r

NR