2007-03-01 10:31:33 · 16 answers · asked by The Captain 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'd become a priest if they could be married. I'm seriously considering becoming a Permanent Deacon now, since they can be married, and have nearly the responsibility of a priest. It's 5 more years of school if I take that route, though.
2007-03-01 10:36:50 · answer #1 · answered by irish_giant 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've often fantasized about becoming a nun in my old age. I saw a documentary on nuns in a small village in Italy. They did a lot of charity work, and they looked very happy huddling together in their beautiful, ancient kitchen making bread together for the poor. So yes, I like that element of it very much. However, the teachings of the catholic church don't really fit with my personal philosophies and beliefs, so I guess it's not really an option.
2007-03-01 18:39:02 · answer #2 · answered by M L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't feel I have a calling to become a nun. When I attended Catholic universities, I came in contact with a lot of "cool" nuns who are normal people with a chosen lifestyle. I know that it isn't what the old movies make it look to be, but I still feel that my calling is to have a family and serve God in music and ministry.
2007-03-01 18:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Seeing that they are declining doesn't make me want to become one. I think you find out that you want to be a Priest, Nun, etc when you are young. In your childhood, not just out of the blue......
2007-03-01 18:41:54 · answer #4 · answered by Allgeier 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just saw a special a couple of weeks ago... there's one convent that's seeing a surge in nuns and postulants... so I'd not say it's really as badly in decline as most might think.
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2007-03-01 18:40:18 · answer #5 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have considered becoming a Buddhist nun after my daughter is grown. Read anything by Pema Chodron and you'll get why.
2007-03-01 18:55:10 · answer #6 · answered by dorkmobile 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't be a priest because I'm a woman, I'm too old for the vast majority of female religious orders, and I'm married, so no.
2007-03-01 18:38:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking Catholicism, no. I mean aside from the fact that I'm not Catholic, I don't believe completely denying one's sexuality is healthy. Unless of course you're a senior and sexuality is no longer a desire.
2007-03-01 18:36:22 · answer #8 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No because I cannot promise to live in poverty, chastity and obey the congregations' rules. I mean I could do it sometimes but cannot guarantee it every time.
2007-03-01 18:36:21 · answer #9 · answered by Freddy F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually in the Diocese that are pretty Orthodox the vocations are increasing like crazy.
2007-03-01 19:18:08 · answer #10 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋