Can somebody become a nun even if they are not virgins...not to worry..doesnt apply to me...just a question
2006-08-02 05:15:19 · 15 answers · asked by snoopychick90 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. What our past was is not of consequence. It is what we desire now and for our future that is important when you are applying for admitance into a convent. Many women whose husbands died have entered the convent. They are not virginal.
2006-08-02 05:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by SeraMcKay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure can. Many have even had children and still become nuns. Not as easy as before but can be done.
2006-08-02 12:27:00 · answer #2 · answered by ramall1to 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can become a nun if you are not a virgin. Some widows become nuns.
2006-08-02 12:25:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's Ok. I don't know much about cannonic law. But I think that you're required to keep celibate from now on, not what you did before. I would think it's the same as for priests.
2006-08-02 12:25:32 · answer #4 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The vow of celibacy applies to your life from the moment you take it, not before.
2006-08-02 12:18:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they'll take just about anybody...
As long as you don't do anything while you're "married to god"
Just don't be too forward with that when applying
2006-08-02 12:19:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be a virgin, you just have to give it up when you take Holy Orders.
2006-08-02 12:22:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can if you truly repent of the sexual sin of fornication. If they are truely devoting their lives to christ then have at it.
2006-08-02 12:19:30 · answer #8 · answered by dutchfam7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep!
2006-08-02 12:19:56 · answer #9 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they can, but I'm not sure. I would suggest you (or the other person) ask your/their priest.
2006-08-02 12:19:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋