does anyone find it strange that catholic nuns and priests can't get married?

Question

aren't they tired of us living in sin?

Answer 1

Religions like to control people and unfortunately many people allow themselves to be controlled.

It's quite sad and pathetic if you ask me.

Answer 2

The celibate clergy did not come into full bloom until about 1000 A.D. There were many married priests, bishops, and popes before this time.

Priests, religious brothers and religious sisters (nuns) as part of their vocation choose not to marry following:
+ The practice recommended in the Bible
+ The example of Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, and the Apostle Paul.

+++ Scripture +++

In Matthew 19:12, Jesus says, "Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so; some, because they were made so by others; some, because they have renounced marriage for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Whoever can accept this ought to accept it."

In Matthew 19:29, Jesus says, "And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more, and will inherit eternal life."

Matthew 22:30 - Jesus explains, "At the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like the angels in heaven."

In 1 Corinthians 7:1, Paul writes, "It is a good thing for a man not to touch a woman."

Then in 1 Corinthians 7:7, Paul says, "Indeed, I wish everyone to be as I am."

In 1 Corinthians 7:27, Paul writes, "Are you free of a wife? Then do not look for a wife."

In 1 Corinthians 7:32-33, Paul teaches, "I should like you to be free of anxieties. An unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord. But a married man is anxious about the things of the world, how he may please his wife." And in verse 38, "So then, the one who marries his virgin does well; the one who does not marry her will do better."

Paul recommends celibacy for full time ministers in the Church so that they are able to focus entirely upon God and building up His kingdom. He “who refrains from marriage will do better.”

See also 1 Timothy 5:9-12, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Revevation 14:4, Isaiah 56:3-7, and Jeremiah 16:1-4.

+++ Scriptural Examples +++

Biblical role models of a celibate clergy came from John the Baptist, Jesus, and the Apostle Paul.

John the Baptist and Jesus are both believed to have been celibate for their entire lives. Some scholars believe that the example of the Essenes influenced either or both Jesus and John the Baptist in their celibacy.

WWJD? What would Jesus do? Jesus did not marry.

The Apostle Paul is explicit about his celibacy (see 1 Cor. 7). There is also evidence in the gospel of Matthew for the practice of celibacy among at least some early Christians, in the famous passage about becoming “eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 19:12).

The concept took many twists and turns over the years and will probably take a few more before Christ returns in glory.

A priest is "married" to the Church. Some people think that a priest who takes his duties seriously cannot take proper care of a wife and family. "A man cannot serve two masters."

With love in Christ.

Answer 3

Not really, after all in the New Testament, the Apostle Paul warns that one of the identifying features of the apostasy (of the Churches) would be thatwas to come would be enforced celibacy. "forbidding to marry (1 Timothy 4:1, 3) Some of the apostles were married. (1 Cor. 9:5; Luke 4:38) Paul, in setting for the qualifications for Overseers and Ministerial Servants in the Christian Congregation, says that these men (if married) should have only one wife. (1 Timothy 3:1, 2, 12; Titus 1:5, 6).

PS The "idea" of Nuns was BORROWED from Buddhism, which has been around far longer with Nuns wearing Black/White and carrying Rosary (Prayer) Beads too!

Answer 4

1) The Catholic Church has married priests.

2) Asking why nuns can't get married is like asking why circles can't be square. The two states are contradictory.

Answer 5

Some Catholic priests are married. Many married ministers have converted and become priests and serve in Catholic parishes, though they may have joined under one of the eastern rites of the Church rather than the Latin rite.

Answer 6

Of course the Church's best, brightest, and most dedicated must lead to a genetic dead end. It makes the most sense for a faith that is centered around death. The Savior returns in the Endtimes, right? Many followers of Christ actually pray for the world to end. Let's look at Christ as a godly symbol. He's celibate and hanged. Both are good symbols of a death god. With so many nice, decent religions coming back from the dead, hopefully you can find one that celibrates life, diversity, and doesn't spread fear, limitation and intolerance.

Answer 7

historically...the catholic church allowed priests to marry. this changed centuries ago. speculation has it the church did this so the property acquired by the priests would pass to the church rather than the family of the deceased.

Answer 8

I know very little about the cathloc religon but I believe its tradition more than any thing or its a keep your focus on God thing

Answer 9

Well they aren't allowed to marry because they made the desision to devote all of their time to god.

Answer 10

living in sin has nothing to do with their vow of chastity.

It may seem strange, but they don't think so.

blessings :)