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by mysticdeliria on August 18th, 2009
Yes, of course.
by Legend In Your Own Mind on August 18th, 2009
Just like K-Mart...Boys pants half off!
by Moley the contrary female dragon on August 14th, 2009
I see no problem with this. I am not religious at all but it is the deeds that matter here surely.
by ImaCatholic2 on February 13th, 2009
Of course.
Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity.
The Catholic Church believes there is nothing sinful about being homosexual. But all unmarried people (homosexual, bisexual, and heterosexual) are called to celibacy.
The Church specifically says that homosexuals "must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided."
Official Church documents:
+ "Always Our Children: A Pastoral Message to Parents of Homosexual Children and Suggestions for Pastoral Ministers"
http://www.usccb.org/laity/always.shtml
+ "On the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons" http://www.newadvent.org/library/docs_df86ho.htm
For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 2357-2359: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt2art6.shtml#2357
With love in Christ.
by laie_techie on August 20th, 2009
Being tempted is not a sin; giving into those temptations is. Having homosexual feelings is not a sin; Focusing on those feelings (fantasizing) or acting on them is.
Catholic priests take a vow of celibacy. Since they never marry, it is expected they have no sex (fornication is a sin). What difference does it make if the priest is straight or gay as long as his sexual attractions don't interfere with his priestly duties?
by Rude Bear Ready for Winter on February 13th, 2009
Celibate: unmarried
Chaste: Not getting any.
Isn't in funny that priest take a vow of celibacy, but not chastity?
by The Special One on February 13th, 2009
I thought that Catholics weren't down with the gays. On the other hand, can you truly be straight or gay if you are celibate? You're not really playing for a team until you hit the field, you know?
By definition you can be hetero/homo/bisexual without acting on it, but in practise I think the argument against isn't far fetched.
by Little Devil the Pumpkin King on February 13th, 2009
I think priest are supposed to not think about sex at all. So if he thinks about boinking a man then its probaly not ok.
by Amorphous Blob on February 13th, 2009
Seems like I heard some Catholic official state that it was ok.
by Possum on February 13th, 2009
How about an Aber gay Catholic celibate priest who thinks he's pregnant?
by ONE DAY TO LIVE ONE DAY TO DIE on January 3rd, 2010
we all know its knot
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What if there were no priests?
by anil m on August 7th, 2011
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by katy2 on March 21st, 2011
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Are most priests truly celibate? And should they continue to have this expected of them?
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Why are women not allowed to become priests??
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