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Celibacy
and the Clergy
by Susan Kramer
Not everyone is cut out to
be celibate. It is not nature’s way to continue the species, which is our
primary function in having sex if we are physically able. The secondary reason
for a sexual relationship is to grow in deep caring while sharing. In a
committed relationship we have plenty of opportunities to share and grow in
kindness and caring, becoming the best version of ourselves.
Many faiths on our planet
require their clergy to be celibate, removing the possibility of off-spring to
care for, and giving up the intimacy of affection and sex. Clergy are expected
to give their energy to many, the community, and develop caring for others in
that spread out way.
How many people are
willing and able to resist nature’s call to love each other deeply and
intimately through the natural bodily expression?
When a clergy has taken
the vow of celibacy, and it becomes an issue to resist the natural call to
indulge physically, a choice must be made to keep the vow or not.
For peace of mind and
removal of frustration, one may have to change roles. Find a way to serve
humanity that allows for natural physical intimacy.
Looking at the plethora of
spiritual clergy and leaders who took vows of celibacy, but did not keep them,
my opinion is that vows of celibacy, not being the natural course of living, are
too challenging in the freely mixing modern western society.
Celibacy and the Clergy Copyright © 2023 Susan Kramer; Photo of cliff in Santa
Barbara, CA by Susan Kramer
Santa Barbara, California USA
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Published by Susankramer.com |
email susan@susankramer.com