9 Quotes About Celibacy

Celibacy and the other world religions of Buddhism and Jainism, which prohibit sexual activity, have been popular among some groups for millennia. The practice is often linked to ethical reform or to purification, as well as to asceticism, poverty, and enlightenment. Celibacy has also been used as a tool of oppression by some governments and religious bodies, such as the Catholic Church and the Taliban. All these things aside, celibacy has become increasingly popular in Western culture – especially gay culture – because of its association with gay rights and free speech.

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The Pope would have an easier job than the President of the United States in adopting a change of course. He has no Congress alongside him as a legislative body nor a Supreme Court as a judiciary. He is absolute head of government, legislator and supreme judge in the church. If he wanted to, he could authorize contraception over night, permit the marriage of priests, make possible the ordination of women and allow eucharistic fellowship with this Protestant churches. What would a Pope do who acted in the spirit of Obama? . Unknown
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Everyone agrees the celibacy rule is just a Church law dating from the 11th century, not a divine command. Unknown
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[A]s though mindful of the wife of Lot, who looked back from behind him, thou deliveredst me first to the sacred garments and monastic profession before thou gavest thyself to God. And for that in this one thing thou shouldst have had little trust in me I vehemently grieved and was ashamed. For I (God [knows]) would without hesitation precede or follow thee to the Vulcanian fires according to thy word. For not with me was my heart, but with thee. But now, more than ever, if it be not with thee, it is nowhere. For without thee it cannot anywhere exist. Unknown
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It is better to lock up your heart with a merciless padlock, than to fall in love with someone who doesn't know what they mean to you. Michael Bassey Johnson
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AIDS would have claimed fewer lives if we had publicly recommended what I wish to call ‘The Presumption of Sickness, ’ i.e., the principle that whomever we are about to sleep with is HIV-positive until proven HIV-negative. Mokokoma Mokhonoana
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Sex swims in marriage, while sex sinks in sin of being single. Anthony Liccione
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A chastity device won't put out the flames of burning flesh. The Ultimate Guide to ChastityRemoving the Iron Panties Sandra B. James
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How often do we hear from the local diocesan people–the bishop, the communications director, the victim assistance coordinator, and others–that this abuse is not restricted to clergy, but, rather, it is a societal problem? It does occur outside in the public realm. When was the last time you heard of a sex offender not being held accountable for his actions once caught? The Church treated the abuse as a sin only and nothing more. Out in society, sex offenders are not moved to another community quietly. “But protest that priests are 'no worse' than other groups or than men in general is a dire indictment of the profession. It is surprising that this attitude is championed by the Church authorities. Although the extent of the problem will continue to be debated, sexual abuse by Catholic priests is a fact. The reason why priests, publicly dedicated to celibate service, abuse is a question that cries out for explanation. Sexual activity of any adult with a minor is a criminal offense. By virtue of the requirement of celibacy, sexual activity with anyone is proscribed for priests. These factors have been constant and well-known by all Church authorities” (Sipe 227−228). . Unknown