Others need not apply
The Vatican says some homosexual men can be priest -- but there's a litmus test.
Statement from The Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis, Bishop of Charlotte (which covers much of the western part of the state including Greensboro) regarding: "Criteria for Vocational Discernment Regarding Admission to Seminary and to Sacred Orders for Persons with Homosexual Tendencies."
"The priesthood is conferred on men who have given proof that they have been called by God to the gift of chastity in absolute and perpetual celibacy. They must demonstrate that they have received the gift of celibacy by living a celibate life even during the time of their seminary formation. The Church is seeking healthy men to ordain to the priesthood, not perfect men, but men who are healthy spiritually, emotionally and physically."
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This is only yet another attempt by a Christian religious group to exclude more people from God's table. Sadly, I find this problematic. I can find no reference to where God turned away ANYONE who came to God! So then, why do we humans believe that we should do what God did not? Only logical answers need be submitted!
Shalom
Posted on November 29, 2005 1:55 PM
Dear Darryl:
I have an extra copy of the Bible if you'd like to read it.
Let me know, 'kay?
Love,
Missy
And P.S., Congrats on being self-selected hall monitor, I mean, blog monitor. That's swell.
Ooowwwww! I bit my tongue, 'cuz it was in my cheek.
Posted on November 29, 2005 8:34 PM
Uh Missy, I do not comprehend the "hall 'blog' monitor" comment. Therefore, I will disregard it.
On the extra copy of the Bible, no thanks, I have several. Would you like to read my Hebrew scripture, Greek Scipture? How about my Czech Bible? Or better yet, one of my half dozen other varying translations of scripture?
Shalom
Darryl
Posted on November 30, 2005 8:34 AM
Darryl:
Do you ever play? Joke? Kid around? Have fun?
I was just playin' with you. "Only logical answers..." I mean, who wouldn't think that was bait? [***grins***]
Love,
Missy
Posted on November 30, 2005 10:58 AM
I wish the Catholic's would ban pedophiles instead of active homosexuals.
Posted on December 3, 2005 8:01 AM