Clerical celibacy is the requirement in certain religions that some or all members of the clergy be unmarried Clerical celibacy also requires abstention from deliberately indulging in sexual thoughts and behavior outside of marriage, because these impulses are regarded as sinful [1] vows of celibacy are generally required for monks and nuns in christianity, buddhism, hinduism, jainism and. The truth about secret sex in the celibate system portends grave danger The reality of celibate violations extends beyond priests who abuse minors and the bishops who hide them. Asian catholic directory priests talk openly about their feelings on sex and celibacy author desmond zwar has spoken to a number of priests who have honestly divulged their thoughts and experiences.
But now a group of women who have had intimate relationships with catholic priests has decided to speak up against celibacy As sex abuse scandals once again rock the catholic church, the 39 italian women who are, or have been, in longtime sentimental and sexual relationships with catholic priests have penned an open letter to pope benedict xvi. Marriage is allowed for priests, not bishops, in the eastern church In the latin rite, through a special provision, married men who have served as ordained pastors in other christian denominations and convert, can request acceptance to the priesthood from the vatican.
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