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shrike3

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4. Interesting counter-view to that.
Sun Feb 7, 2021, 10:01 AM
Feb 2021

Last edited Sun Feb 7, 2021, 08:20 PM - Edit history (1)

I had a Methodist tell me she thinks unmarried clergy is not a bad idea, because many protestant clergy (her opinion) are terrible at raising their own families. The profession is so demanding that they have little time for their spouses and kids. I found that interesting.

That said, a celibate life appeals to so few that it makes far more sense to allow Catholic clergy to marry.

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