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[–] VeryOffended ago  (edited ago)

I'm not saying it would end degeneracy, but I don't think celibacy helps either. You can't only think of the big fish. The small ones can be attracted for degenerate reasons. Are you telling me pedophile priests are devout Catholics? Women and marriage tame moral men. This is for the purpose of having good and competent children to pass on their genetics and values. Men protect and provide in so many ways. How does promising a degenerate person a pass from a traditional relationship and family not attract degenerates from flocking and abusing just bc they can and get away with it?

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[–] Vindicator 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

How does promising a degenerate person a pass from a traditional relationship and family not attract degenerates from flocking and abusing just be they can and get away with it?

Obviously, it doesn't. The primary reason for ordained celibacy is to follow the example of Jesus, as I understand it. But it isn't a doctrine of the Church, merely a norm. It's actually something that can be changed.

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[–] VeryOffended ago 

I thought you were saying that celibacy isn't at all a factor in attracting certain people. Sorry about that.