Celibacy is a supernatural call from God. It's not a bargaining tool for attracting more vocations to Religious Life and Priesthood. This survey intentionally or perhaps unintentionally insinuates that the practice of celibacy should be predicated upon a numbers game. In other words, if more people are willing to answer a call to Religious Life or Priesthood while also answering a call to marriage and family, then that is the direction to take. Celibacy is valued and eternally valuable no matter how many or few take it up (by God's Grace).
Kate - 8 years ago
Honestly celibacy is part of the appeal. Where is the option for that answer?
Kate - 8 years ago
Honestly celibacy is part of the appeal. Where is the option for that answer?
Kathryn - 8 years ago
I wouldn't be a nun if it were allowed because, just because it is "ok" doesn't mean it is right. Abortion is ok, legally, too, even though it isn't right. Assisted suicide is "ok" too, in some states, even though it isn't right. There are religious laws and civil laws. Depending where you live, some things are "ok" even if they aren't right.
Celibacy is a supernatural call from God. It's not a bargaining tool for attracting more vocations to Religious Life and Priesthood. This survey intentionally or perhaps unintentionally insinuates that the practice of celibacy should be predicated upon a numbers game. In other words, if more people are willing to answer a call to Religious Life or Priesthood while also answering a call to marriage and family, then that is the direction to take. Celibacy is valued and eternally valuable no matter how many or few take it up (by God's Grace).
Honestly celibacy is part of the appeal. Where is the option for that answer?
Honestly celibacy is part of the appeal. Where is the option for that answer?
I wouldn't be a nun if it were allowed because, just because it is "ok" doesn't mean it is right. Abortion is ok, legally, too, even though it isn't right. Assisted suicide is "ok" too, in some states, even though it isn't right. There are religious laws and civil laws. Depending where you live, some things are "ok" even if they aren't right.