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Gay men can train as priests but must be celibate, say Italian bishops
(www.theguardian.com)
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I thought celibacy was required of priests. After googling, I think I'm wrong. Then I googled some more, and apparently it's against the bible& celibacy is required.
So I don't trust Google.
Regardless, this requirement is ridiculous.
There are a lot of exceptions and exclusions and traditions regarding celibacy in religion. And like most things in religion, there’s not always a firm definition that cannot be interpreted differently.
Also, sometimes the religious authority gets off the phone with god and makes some new rules.
I thought only the president of the church of Latter Day Saints had that direct hotline number.
He just has a golden phone.