Chris Vaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
There is also a need for vigorous debate on the
merits/demerits of celibacy
in priesthood. This is a valid and burning topic
for discussion on Goanet
and all venues because most times the issue is
'ducked' and 'weaved'. The
subject has been 'swept
Fundamentalists will tell you that celibacy has no
basis in the Bible whatsoever, saying that Christians
are called to Be fruitful and multiply (Genesis
1:28). This mandate speaks to humanity in general,
however, and overlooks numerous passages in the Bible
that support the celibate life. In 1
