Do you think that Catholic priests should be permitted to marry?

Yes!! Most definitely! I have thought this for a long time..

Well, that would be nice. In the beginning priests were allowed to marry after all. It was only in the 12th Century that the priests were forbidden to marry. Since celibacy for the priest was not required by the Bible I think Catholic Church can allow that. That's my view.

I think that the Pope has the right to decide policy for the Catholic Church and priests and other members have the right to decide whether to accept the policies or not. The Pope should look to God alone for setting policy, not popular opinion.

I replied to the same topic a few days ago that someone else had asked. I am not Catholic its not my decision its theirs and the decision of those that have to abide by it. Paul said he wished that every man were like him and devoted themselves completely to God, but he also said that its not for everyone and that God has given each man his gift accordingly.

Hmm... I'm not a strong Catholic (I wouldn't necessarily call myself catholic at all, but I was technically raised in it). The purpose of priests taking a vow of celibacy (from what I understand) is to channel energy that other men might be expending into marriage or relationships, and use that energy to service God. Also, the vows a priest has to take are so extreme, it ensures that people don't just blindly enter into priesthood. My sister fell in love with a man in the brotherhood at her Theological Union, and he fell in love with her. He might have taken his vows at the end of that year, but his feelings for her made him question his commitment to the church (at that level). Not everyone is meant to be a priest. They got married this past August, and he works with the Church in a counseling role. Currently, he is helping catholic couples work through the catholic marriage process. Ultimately, I don't think there is anything wrong with the celibacy vow. Some people can handle it, others can't. But if you can't handle the celibacy vow, there are other ways to work with the church.

yes for sure, they're man like the other and have the same desire, I'm italian and i heard and sow a lot of story withh preast relationship with women or also man (a couple priest and his man lover come also to my wedding..),the celibate is total out to time.. Nun

Hhhmm thats an interesting idea/thought and I wonder if the Catholic Church would ever reconsider the whole no marriage thing..THEN AGAIN I'm not exactly sure WHY that rule is in place in the first place to be honest with you...That being said though I think they SHOULD have the option to marry....