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John D Harris · 03-04-2002, 06:26 PM

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Originally posted by Garnet FalconDance:
Sorry to blow the theory out of the water, but originally celibacy had nothing to do with poverty and familial relations in the priesthood...it was an idea induced to shed the body and mind of the distractions of the lusts of the flesh in order that one might more closely follow and commune with God. If the mind is less apt to wander, one can then devote all time and thought and energy to a given enterprise...in this case the worship and service of a deity.

Hmmm, Kinda like the "Vestal Virgins" (sp?) of ancient Rome.

03-04-2002, 06:26 PM	#32
John D Harris Ninja Storm Shadow Join Date: March 27, 2001 Location: Northport,Alabama, USA Age: 63 Posts: 3,577	quote: Originally posted by Garnet FalconDance: Sorry to blow the theory out of the water, but originally celibacy had nothing to do with poverty and familial relations in the priesthood...it was an idea induced to shed the body and mind of the distractions of the lusts of the flesh in order that one might more closely follow and commune with God. If the mind is less apt to wander, one can then devote all time and thought and energy to a given enterprise...in this case the worship and service of a deity. Hmmm, Kinda like the "Vestal Virgins" (sp?) of ancient Rome. __________________ Crustiest of the OLD COOTS "Donating mirrors for years to help the Liberal/Socialist find their collective rear-ends, because both hands doesn't seem to be working. Veitnam 61-65:KIA 1864 66:KIA 5008 67:KIA 9378 68:KIA 14594 69:KIA 9414 70:KIA 4221 71:KIA 1380 72:KIA 300 Afghanistan2001-2008 KIA 585 2009-2012 KIA 1465 and counting Davros 1 Much abliged Massachusetts