Should priest be allowed to marriage?

I grew up with knowing that priests have families too because I belong to a church that allow it. I think that if a Catholic goes into priesthood within his Church, he should have respect of their canons and their rules, if he believes that it should be changed then he should lobby for that change. If he breaks his vows and gets married, maybe there's something there that isn't right. I do think that religions who forbid their priests or pastors from getting married and having families should rethink that, depending of course on the pulse of their own congregations.

I think you are talking about priest in catholic church. I'm not catholic, but I don't see why not. I think even if you married you still can still give your life to serve other people in church.

Yes, it is a shame, but I guess those entering the priesthood are fully aware that marriage is not allowed, and they must feel moved enough to want to become a priest. There religions where marriage is allowed and I feel that the holy men of these religions have a much greater insight into the problems of those who follow them. _Derek

I am not deeply into religious customs, but I don't see any serious reason for not letting priests to get married. Married is not a sin, or is it? Just like you, I think it is a normal part of life, nothing extraordinary. I really think that priests shouldn't be limited to do that.

every one are allowed to get married as we are all human, but the priest and nun must surrender their priesthood first before they can get married. they already offer their entire life to god and to people and must also take out from them any Celibacy to maintain their pureness. its their way of sacrificing their own happiness without expecting something in return so they will only be concentrated to the will of god.

Hi beatriz This is a hard debate. Catholic Church doesnt say it cant be changed since its not a faith dogma(even priests of Catholic Church that follows the eastern rites are able to get married). Catholic Church just consider it not appropiate for priests to get married. Since they do vows to serve God and live chastity. The problem is they are going against a direct oath to God.

I feel that the priest you mentioned is a man of faith, although the Church does not see it that way because he wasn't able to keep himself celibate as required from all priests. I think priests in our country (Philippines) over 60 years old can already marry here because by that time, they have already served the Lord most of their lives. Just like Jesus, the priests are the "husband" and the Church is the "wife." That is why I guess celibacy is required. It is being faithful to the Church. Also, it is obedience and abstinence.

Though I am not a Christian I would like to share my opinion in this matter.It is true that priests are a model for the followers of that religion and it is believed they are holy men,who are God's medium on earth.They can absolve a person of his sins,pray on another person's behalf and hear confessions.But it does not do any good from forbidding them to marry.I think that even a priest is after all an individual and so he has ordinary human impulses and needs.If he feels the need for a companion or falls in love with another human being,it is only natural and therefore no restrictions should be imposed on his marrying that person.It should be a matter of individual choice and not the society's as to whether he can get married or not.It is the twenty-first century and I am still a believer in religion.Yet at the same time I believe that it is necessary to be more lenient and understanding of others,specially since we are all human beings.

With the kind of exposure they are subjected to mingling and mixing with the opposite gender which was not heard of in olden times, I think priests and nuns should be allowed to marry rather than be subjects of ridicule and scandals that we hear of every single day!

I think priest should allowed to marry if they want because its God's will. They're serving God then they're not follow the teaching of God. However, freedom maybe given to them so we respect their decision.

yes, and why not. I just don't get it why the catholic priest are not allowed to married, as I know it is so, because Jesus wasn't married to, but in my country which means in the Orthodox church the priests should get married, and I also think it is right, because it is just like against the human nature and against God, because f he can't marry then he can't continue the family, can give a new live and a new prayer to his God. hope I am right!

why not they be allowed as in hindu relgion those who perform marriage of the couples are married ,in islaam too and in sikhs too then why not in christians .They too r human beings and know the procedure of performing marriages better than us that is why they r there

I agree and you really have a point about it. They are human beings as well just like us and they have a heart that let them feel the word Love. I guess we just need to accept that they also need to be happy. I respect tradition but I just hope that someday this will be allowed to them. God bless

I definitely think that priests should be allowed to get married. I never understood why some priests were prohibited. Marriage is vrey much accepted by God....there is no sin in being married, so it just doesn't make sense. Also, the fact that some Christian pastors are allowed to and some aren't just doesn't add up. I understand theres a difference between Protestant Christians and Catholic Christians, but besides the Saints and some other things, don't we all follow the same beliefs? I think it's kind of cruel to make a man give up having a wife and family just bcause he has a strong need and passion for spreading God's word for a living. I hope this rule changes someday because it really is a shame.

Priests should be able to marry! If they aren't then, how could they possibly preach what they haven't practiced?

no, they should not be allowed to marry. priests are also human but is seen by people as a holy person who represents God. He should be 100% devoted to the works of God and helping other people understand the word of the Lord. If he is married, it is a distraction to doing God's works because married life comes with complications and problems. If that is the case he cannot have full dedication and devotion to the church. His time is divided which should not be the case. He should put others first before himself or his own problems. So i dont believe that a priest can balance the two.

Why, what is wrong if priest do marry...i think it doesn't written in holy books also..All the persons having the right to get marry whether he/she is priest or any other...It is not a sin to get marry for a priest...For doing religions thing a neat and clean soul is needs rather then this things...

I think it really depends. It's not really something that we should be able to influence upon. They have their own set of guidelines to follow and if that's what their faith is about, we shouldn't really interfere. If the rules are such that priest are not allowed to marry and they are desiring to marry, they should just give up their priesthood before considering marriage.

I dont see anything wrong in priest getting married. It doesnot mean anything sin or harmful. Life is a learning school for everyone, so he must also learn what a life is other than knowing god.

In my own opinion, priest should not be allowed to be married in the sense that their responsibility will be further subdivided into being a servant of God and their responsibility as the breadwinner of the family.