Celibacy for priests, specifically? Perhaps not. But in general.. if you want to go for it.. nothing wrong with it really, if you think it will improve your life.
Talia, 25
Stamford, CT
USA
It doesn't do much for the survival of the human race! For some people, in some situations, it may be the best choice.
Jane, 62
West Linn, OR
USA
It depends on who you are, and what you want to do with your life... if you're devoted to something that requires you to be celibate, then I guess it would be a good idea.
Jeremy, 14
Highlands Ranch, CO USA
Why not? I think it's fine if a person is committed to it. All the abuse scandals, both against children and adults (e.g.: abuse of positions of authority), aren't because of lack of sex. Those people would be abusers wherever they were.
Judy, 62
Easton, KS
USA
I think it comes down to personal preference, but if a person knows they can no longer be celibate, they shouldn't vow or profess to be.
Fisch, 47
Preston, CT USA
Not for me. I'm married to my best friend.
Karen, 22
Ames, IA
USA
yes i believe in no sex before marriage - but not to remain celibate for life.
Brad, 21
Sydney AUSTRALIA
It's a great idea. Actually doing it (er, not doing it) is the hard part...
Nicci, 27
Las Vegas, NV
USA
Sure, I think it's a good idea. That doesn't mean I could ever practice it. But, for those that have the will-power to do it, all the power to them. Of course, now I'm married and really don't feel the need to practice celibacy.
Doug2, 29
Overland Park, KS USA
In so much as it would help to control the world's population explosion, yes.
Tam
Yup...I respect people who's bag that is...not only does it take will power, but it frees the mind to worry about more important things...
Or, as this twisted tune goes, I don't know who sings it...from the song I'm an adult now, "sex is either boring or dirty, young people, they get away with murder..."
Luki, 31
Valhalla
Waiting for the right time to do those things is a good idea.
Sarah Jane, 15
Preston, CT
USA
No, but I would respect someone who was celibate.
Christopher, 28
San Mateo, CA
USA
It's an idea and practice. I don't know if I can attribute a good or bad to it.
Felicia, 36
Lowell, MA
USA
Yes I think it is a good idea. With all the diseases and pregnancies there is no harm in waiting.
Em, 16
PA USA
Celibacy for everyone? Probably not. Celibacy as a lifestyle choice for individuals? Of course.
Jill, 61
Saylorsburg, PA USA
No.
Alias Irrelevante
Celibacy is a good thing for a person who has a vocation to live that life either as a priest, nun, religious or consecrated lay person. If you don't have the vocation, then it's probably not going to work out. It's hard enough for the people who are called to it.
Laura, 37
Lowell, MA
USA
I don't think so. It's natural for humans to be interested in sex, so I think holding back your whole life could have some unwanted effects.
Tracy, 24
Ocean City, NJ USA
That truly depends on the person. . . but it isnīt a good idea for me!
Eric, 20
San Jose COSTA RICA
It is a good idea for a lot more people than actually practice it. But I don't see anyone's ideals changing any time soon.
Triana, 29
Austin, TX
USA
So far so good.
Ryan, 29
Morton, IL
USA
For who? I think if you are into it fine. I don't think it is necessary for a priest to be celibate to serve God.
Janet, 44
E. Brunswick, NJ USA
God did not tell people to be celibate, man did. God told us to go out and procreate.
KarenNJ,
25
Milltown, NJ
USA
For
a priest, yeah. In general, I don't think so. I've had failed relationships
because of sexual
incompatibility; and I don't regret basing my breakup on that. My experience
with different men has taught me better how to pleasure my lover and also
how I like to be loved. It's made me a more educated and consciencious
lover. Also, I think that sex is a very big, very important part of a
relationship, and I don't think you can really separate it from a relationship.
Sex is important, whether we want to admit it or not. My love for my boyfriend
is very much sexual, even though I love him in other ways too.
Cancer,
20
NYC, NY USA