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Dabs,
The Referendum
We were out of the country, so couldn't vote, as were thousands of others, so how could it be a Referendum.? Business people could vote if abroad, but a time limit was on all others, even sick people.
Time will tell the tale, as in all things. Marriage for me is between a man & a woman, the Natural Order of life, going against Nature cannot work.
In our day where were all these people,? They didn't want to take over society then, but now is different. Majority doesn't rule now, minorities do, it seems.
Everyone deserves a life of love, but some love is different to Nature, (but still Love.) Granted it is there but don't make it like the Natural Procreation of the Species.
This is just my opinion. Pat
Pat,
If marriage is the Natural Order of Life why were Priests not allowed to fall in love and get married ?
donald
Donald
Yours is a more logical argument. I was giving Pat the opportunity to extend her 'point', illogicall though it appears.
Actually, I feel sorry for many of those celibate priests, especially those who were homosexually inclined, and who chose celibacy in the priesthood to escape temptation, leaving them open to other allegations.
Barney
Thanks for bringing me back to Earth. I couldn't read that without tittering. 
Donald,
As I am sure you will agree, Marriage is decision that requires a lifetime of dedication.
We cannot serve two Masters, the decision is there for one or the other. Free will at all times.
"Take up your Cross & Follow me"
Pat
As I am sure you will agree, Marriage is decision that requires a lifetime of dedication.
We cannot serve two Masters, the decision is there for one or the other. Free will at all times.
"Take up your Cross & Follow me"
Pat
Pat
are you saying that all other Clergymen who married are not capable of serving the Lord as they are dedicated to their families?
donald
As I am sure you will agree, Marriage is decision that requires a lifetime of dedication.
We cannot serve two Masters, the decision is there for one or the other. Free will at all times.
"Take up your Cross & Follow me"
Pat
Pat,
Does this mean that RC priests prior to the fourth century who were married(including, I am sure, a Pope or two) were not capable of fulfilling their obligations?
BTW as an Anglican I would very strongly refute your suggestion about serving two masters.
