Topic: The vow of celibacy should be abandoned
it is ridiculous that people follow this belief
it is the bedrock of catholisism that priests are celibate and to abandon this would be expecting catholics to rethink or abandon their beliefs to their detriment.
it is the vow of celibacy that has been the cause of many frustrated priests that have gone on to abuse children.
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.
it is unnatural to be celibate & it should be abandoned
it needs to be brought up to the current time and be abandoned, they have the same desires as everyone else
it should be abandoned because they have the same desires as every human has
it should not be abandoned because it's their choice to belong to the church
It should not be abandoned, we should respect the traditions of each religion.
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.
its an outdated ritual which suppresses women's sexuality.
keeping moral strength is important to society and refraining from sex is one way to do it
many people want to know if a person is good in bed before marrying them
members of the church should not be expected to uphold an ancient vow such as that of celibacy. sex happens all the time.
moral sexual behavior is important to society including celibacy
more men and women would be willing to become priests or pastors.
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.
normal men and women need the ability to respond to their sexual needs.
on the upside you are much less likely to get a std
people can do what they want. if they want to stay celibate, that is their business.
people have the right to make their own decisions.
people have the right to practice celibacy if they wish, law should have nothing to do with it.
people need to know how great sex is before marriage
people should be able to live how they want celibate or not
people should be able to select their sexual partners.  we could have more religious leaders if they would allow married priests and nuns.  you should not have to choose between sex and god.
people should be free to choose to be celibate and to follow their faith.
people should have the right to do whatever they want with their bodies.
people that take the vow of celibacy do so willingly and the option to take the vow should remain
people used to wait til marriage for sex, now people don't.
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.
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.
priests also have the right to have a family