why are so few people interested in becoming a nun, a priest, or brother, etc.? How will we solve this?
2006-10-10 13:26:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are still people choosing religious vocations today; however, more people used to pursue vocations in the past. Part of it is the Church's continued stances on celibacy and the refusal to ordain female priests. Few people want to give up sex for life, after all. I've considered becoming a brother, and someday still might, but I'm in college now and busy with that. Plus, I have a girlfriend, and would completely have to disassociate from her to be a monk. Since the Church doesn't seem ready to change its policies any time soon, one thing that could help is awareness about religious vocations. Many people simply don't know all of the options that are out there.
2006-10-10 13:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by solarius 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They can't have sex or relationships, at least not openly. I'll bet the "altar boy" scandals put a taint on it, too.
In the medieval era, people who weren't "marriageable" became priests, nuns, and monks. Now independent-minded women can have careers and live without men, gay men can be open, ugly people can have plastic surgery, etc.
I bet marriage for priests will help take care of part of it, at least, but then again, I've never been Catholic.
2006-10-10 13:30:01 · answer #2 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It starts with the parents. How they see it and encourage or discourage their children to be open to God's calling in this way makes a huge difference. OF course, the family life needs to be centered around Christ to begin with.
My 16 year old is very serious about approaching the priest hood.
2006-10-10 13:31:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because through the years the Roman Catholic church has lost a lot of credibility. People are making their own religions and thier own doctrines. I dont see how celibacy can bring you closer to God. You can still have a family and dedicate your life to helping others and spreading God's message.
Humankind is always looking for the sky and dont see the real problems on earth, and how they could help others.
2006-10-10 13:34:33 · answer #4 · answered by natarrenata 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i that idea is a thing of past and no longer in fashion u can live in cave and be urself and doesn't matter what u wear or eat and how u look as long u know urself 'we used to depend for others to do work pray and fix our problems of life now we learning to do our laundry and is fine ;we go direct to god and don't any mediums in between cus we are gods with small g and 1 day we advance to big G BLESSINGS
2006-10-10 13:34:36 · answer #5 · answered by george p 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
vocations have been increasing all over the country but, Read A Few Good Men
2006-10-10 14:04:10 · answer #6 · answered by Midge 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because you have to sign over all of your possessions to be accepted into the orders
solution...
create a great reality tv show that features them
--people will line up
to sign on
2006-10-10 13:31:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why do you view this as a problem that needs solving? Do you read the news? My bible says I am a priest, a saint and the brother of Jesus (thank you Jesus!).Religion twisted the meanings. Might I suggest you start reading your bible and stop listening to man. God save them.
2006-10-10 13:33:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
What's the point? What do nuns do that's productive and useful? Wouldn't the world be better served by them all becoming doctors instead?
2006-10-10 13:32:28 · answer #9 · answered by eri 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
It's a life that accomplishes little in the real world.
2006-10-10 13:28:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋