Should priest be allowed to marriage?
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
Spain
March 20, 2010 5:15am CST
As we all know in some religions priest and nuns aren´t allowed to marry.
From my point of view this is part of life and I don´t see why it is not allowed, back a few weeks ago I saw a report about a priest who got married and was ex pulsed by his church in return for his beloved. He is still a man of faith with all his strength but he is not allowed to celebrate mass or in other words be a priest.
What are your opinions regarding this matter?
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24 responses
@verabear (796)
• Philippines
20 Mar 10
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.
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
21 Mar 10
I too respect every religion and its believes, but I do not agree with all of them specially if love is a sin.
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
22 Mar 10
Redphile... We get your point here man, you love your religion and you go by what a man wrote on a book. That is good for you and we all respect that. Tolerance child.
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@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
21 Mar 10
Ibuemma I agree with you. Other people here say that a priest cant "divide" himself... I just dont see it.... Take a job foe example, a Judge has a hard time but he is still married and with kids! Oh! well, what do you know... lol
@redphile (2264)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
oh because i think highly of priests because they represent a higher being. Not in the same level as a judge, police, or any other occupation. I believe tht a priest should only be married to GOD. Isn't it obvious tht I am Catholic? Lol. Well, thats just my belief. Good discussion though.
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@derek_a (10874)
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21 Mar 10
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
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@Biomechanoid (2923)
• Estonia
20 Mar 10
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.
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
21 Mar 10
No marriage is not a sin, in the church, at least in the Catholic it is believed to be a "holy" ceremony, I just don´t understand these types of "rules", limiting men´s nature in life.
@homeshoppers (6166)
• Philippines
20 Mar 10
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.
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
21 Mar 10
I see... I just dont understand... Is like if you are a doctor for example and you fall in love then you have to give up being a doctor? It is a job you know...
@edxcast (1168)
• Ecuador
23 Mar 10
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.
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
23 Mar 10
Well I will have to disagree with the God oath part, since the bible as for what the catholic church goes by is written by men, men that made that "oath". I personally believe is a little selfish... But I do, however respect their rules in the name of their faith. Thank you for your opinion.
@EnslinPorter (1718)
• Philippines
20 Mar 10
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. ![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
21 Mar 10
if that is the case I would call it a "retirement" plan instead of the allowance to marry.
@oindy54 (3445)
• India
20 Mar 10
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.
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
21 Mar 10
Oh wow, this response really amazed me, very well explained... I really appreciate responses like these. Thank you VERY much.
@allknowing (132209)
• India
20 Mar 10
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!
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
21 Mar 10
Yes very true, I agree with you, thank you for your kind response.
@libramie (562)
• Philippines
20 Mar 10
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.
@phoenix8606 (4942)
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20 Mar 10
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!
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
21 Mar 10
Well, there are "evidences" that Jesus indeed had a woman... But that is just a "supposed" thing, no clear evidence and if it was true then I am sure the Vatican will hide it and never say a word.
@kgirjapurkar (175)
• India
20 Mar 10
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
@scja16 (322)
• Philippines
20 Mar 10
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
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
21 Mar 10
Yes, thank you. I also hope that priest and nuns can be allowed to love and have a life of freedom. They can always still do their congregations and live a religious life.
@jcburrou (59)
• United States
20 Mar 10
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.
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
21 Mar 10
Yes, that is very true, in the end if you think about it most religions fall to the same one God... So why not marriage if God "wants" us all to love one another?
@redphile (2264)
• Philippines
20 Mar 10
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.
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
21 Mar 10
I see what you mean... Many people are married and have a full time job, and are still successful and helpful to the community.
@siliguri (4241)
• India
20 Mar 10
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...
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
21 Mar 10
yes, I see your point, There is no sin in marring and having a normal life.
@minotaur87 (769)
• Singapore
20 Mar 10
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.
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
21 Mar 10
Yes I see what you mean, but put for example a man of faith that wants to be a priest and serve his church... Then he falls in love, then he has to give up his "career"?
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
20 Mar 10
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.
@beatrizguiselle (1118)
• Spain
21 Mar 10
That might be in other religions... In many priest are allowed to marry and still serve God.
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