The "Are all nuns virgins" question kinda prompted this. But, seriously does one have to be a virgin to be a nun? And if so, how do they know? Do they do an examination? That really wouldn't be accurate, seeing as how a tampon can break the hymen. Or do they just have to take an oath of celibacy?
2006-12-17 15:49:45 · 11 answers · asked by Amanda D 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You don't have to be a virgin to become a nun, and as far as I know there is no medical exam involved. Often widows become nuns and you know they are not virgins. You do, however, have to take an oath of celibacy once you're in the convent. The three traditional vows are poverty chastity and obedience.
2006-12-17 15:55:40 · answer #1 · answered by Joni DaNerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you do not have to be a virgin to be a nun.
There are many nuns who joined after being married and widowed etc.
There are many nuns who've had sex and still became nuns.
If you have your hymen broken by a tampon, lol, that does not qualify as sex/intercourse. lol You are still a virgin even if by default.
Yes they do have to take an oath of celibacy but that doesn't make them a virgin either. I'm not sure if that is what you were getting at but the way the question was worded it almost seemed so.
2006-12-18 00:01:11 · answer #2 · answered by octopussy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A woman does not have to be a virgin to become a nun. Some women have become nuns after their husbands died. But a never married woman who is not a virgin can still become a nun if she meets all other requirements.
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2006-12-18 00:54:37 · answer #3 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be a virgin to become a Nun just believe in God and give up all your earthly ways. Mainly have the calling from God
2006-12-18 00:30:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one does not have to be a virgin to be an nun, but must swear off sex once taking the vows.
2006-12-17 23:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
oath of celibacy
2006-12-17 23:51:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person of a catholic religion would be better able to answer this question for you.
2006-12-17 23:52:47 · answer #7 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if someone can insert two hands in there and still be able to clap, they are not allowed to be nuns.
2006-12-17 23:52:30 · answer #8 · answered by Warrior Princess 1 · 3⤊ 2⤋
good question, I don't know, I have wondered about this myself...
2006-12-17 23:56:40 · answer #9 · answered by angelus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they are not
2006-12-17 23:52:24 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. Brooke 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋