Topic: The vow of celibacy should be abandoned

Argument: if someone wants to prove themselves by taking such a serious vow, then they should be free to do so.

Argument: if the vow of celibacy is not abandoned, the number of men joining the priesthood will continue to decline.

Argument: if you cannot adhere to a vow of celibacy then don't make it

Argument: in a religious sense, the outdated vows of celibacy should be lifted. priests should be allowed to marry and have sex like everyone else.

Argument: in this age it is not expected anymore for anyone to be celibate

Argument: in this day and age there is no place for the vow of celibacy

Argument: it is a proper choice of each person who chooses celibacy, so i do not think that it should be abandoned by demand

Argument: it is a requirement for christianity and each religion has its rules and must be respected

Argument: it is a vow that has been a long held tradition in the church and shouldn't be changed

Argument: it is outdated and as we live in modern world, should be banned as once.

Argument: it is ridiculous that anyone would not have sex because of some 2000 year old fairy tale.

Argument: it is the vow of celibacy that has been the cause of many frustrated priests that have gone on to abuse children.

Argument: It is unnatural for people to be celibate and particularly those who then go on to be involved in other people's marriages and children such as priests will have absolutely no idea of the subject matter.

Argument: it is unnatural to be celibate & it should be abandoned

Argument: it needs to be brought up to the current time and be abandoned, they have the same desires as everyone else

Argument: it should be abandoned because they have the same desires as every human has

Argument: It shouldn't be abandoned because the people choosing that life know that they are required to be celibate and it's a decision that they make for themselves.

Argument: members of the church should not be expected to uphold an ancient vow such as that of celibacy. sex happens all the time.

Argument: more men and women would be willing to become priests or pastors.

Argument: no need to abandon the vow of celibacy because it tests the faith and devotion of the priest to god. those that are truly good and spiritual don't need have sexual relations when in a relationship with god.

Argument: normal men and women need the ability to respond to their sexual needs.

Argument: people can do what they want. if they want to stay celibate, that is their business.

Argument: people that take the vow of celibacy do so willingly and the option to take the vow should remain

Argument: people's feelings can change. it is unfair to hold someone's future self to a vow that they made not knowing who they would be in the future.

Argument: pledging yourself to a celibate life as a way to honor a commitment to god is one of the most amazing sacrifices a person can make. it shows true devotion to god and should be commended.

Argument: priests also have the right to have a family

Argument: priests are human as well and have needs which can lower the rate of sexual abuse in the church