10.2.10 Flashcards
1
Q
Why other Christians allow priests to marry:
A
St Peter was married
Married priests are better at dealing with marriage problems
Married priests allowed in the early church
Non-Catholic churches do not have a shortage of priests
2
Q
Why Catholics believe the clearly must be celibate:
A
Tradition handed down by St Paul
Jesus was celibate
Allows priests to be completed devoted to God
Unmarried priests are free to deal with needs of the parish
