2006-12-05 09:12:12 · 14 answers · asked by RainbowGirl 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I think so. This is not a widely discussed topic.
Probably the best and the most serious book written about lesbianism is THE NUN by the great French writer and philosopher Denis Diderot. The book was written in 1760, if I am not mistaken, but published only in 1796. It upset many in Catholic church since they considered the topic a tabu.
It also gives you a good idea of how the concept of sin and innocence changed since the end of the 18th century. The book describes a young innocent girl who is looking for a convent to join. When she joins one of the convents she is seduced by Mother Superior. But she is so innocent in her mind that she does not fully understands the sexual acts Mother Superior makes her commit. In those days it was not considered a sin if a person did not realize that he or she was sinning. In other words, thought was weighing more in determination of sin or innocence than the action.
2006-12-05 09:40:32 · answer #1 · answered by paloma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure there is. Are they practicing? That's a whole different question. The religious life has long been an option for those people who were homosexual(or lesbian) who did not wish to practice their preference. I'm sure that there are a few that found themselves unable or unwilling to practice perfect celibacy or chastity, whether they were homosexual, lesbian or heterosexual. I am equally sure that monasteries and convents are not stuffed to the brim with homosexuals or lesbians, practicing or not. Do not make the mistake of tarring all monks, priests and nuns with the same brush.
2006-12-05 09:22:16 · answer #2 · answered by pessimoptimist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that there is a high percentage chance of some of that community being accepted into the religious communities. The Church does not condone recruiting this type of immoral candidate or their behavior. Remember all men and women, no matter what their calling in life, are not perfect. Even the Pope has a Confessor to go to.
2006-12-05 09:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by Ariel 128 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The catholic church attacked and wiped out a christian non secular sect in france observed as the Cathars of their very personal monasteries. look on wikipedia for information about it. there can be links from there to different issues.
2016-10-16 11:57:49 · answer #4 · answered by uday 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of at least one nun who gave up on her vows when she came to terms with being a lesbian. It's always seemed to me that if a religiously-inclined person can't accept being gay or feels it's a disease to be cured, they might join the church to try to overcome it. I wouldn't think this would work out well for most of them though.
2006-12-05 09:32:45 · answer #5 · answered by tara4willow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably. I mean I doubt that any Catholic out there thinks ALL priests, monks and nuns are celibate or all straight.
2006-12-05 09:24:07 · answer #6 · answered by Lotus Phoenix 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who knows? Why don't you join and find out?
2006-12-05 09:14:57 · answer #7 · answered by Gerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely in monateries. Look at that haircut.
2006-12-05 09:15:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yep.
2006-12-05 09:16:55 · answer #9 · answered by Dr Know It All 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably...though with the church involved they'd never let the general public find out!
2006-12-05 09:16:49 · answer #10 · answered by sxiecat 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋