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celibacy

Way of life involving voluntary abstinence from sexual intercourse. In some religions, such as Christianity and Buddhism, celibacy is sometimes a requirement for certain religious roles, such as the priesthood or a monastic life. Other religions, including Judaism, strongly discourage celibacy.



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This celibate homosexual priest, more than forty years ordained and an admirer of James Martin, SJ, does not agree with his critical assessment of the recent Vatican Instruction on gay seminarians ("The Vatican & Gay Priests," January 13, 2006).
A Gay Priest speaks by Ignotus, Presbyter / Commonweal
It has declared that gayness itself is immoral, a psychological disorder that renders even celibate homosexuals moral lepers.
Father, forgive him by Sullivan, Andrew / The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
Gay activists have also rallied around the Franciscan friar, reportedly a celibate homosexual, fueling controversy about the widely-proclaimed hero.
Should he be Saint Mychal? (News) by U.S. Catholic
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