Robert Rainy

For the standard of Christian life was to be strained to a higher pitch; more fasting was required, and more careful separation from the manners and enjoyments of the world; celibacy and martyrdom had great value set upon them, and second marriages were prohibited.

Scottish Clergyman

Gene Robinson

The truly longstanding tradition in the church is that some are called to celibacy. Some feel called to it. But the church has never supported that celibacy be mandated for someone not called to it. It's never imposed on someone.

American Clergyman

Rivers Cuomo

I decided to try celibacy because I heard it would help the meditation, and I tried meditation because I heard it would help with the music. So, it all really comes back to the music.

American Musician

Pope John Paul II

The vow of celibacy is a matter of keeping one's word to Christ and the Church. a duty and a proof of the priest's inner maturity; it is the expression of his personal dignity.

Polish Saint

Mahatma Gandhi

I took the vow of celibacy in 1906. I had not shared my thoughts with my wife until then, but only consulted her at the time of making the vow. She had no objection.

Indian Leader

Timothy Radcliffe

Celibacy is not just a matter of not having sex. It is a way of admiring a person for their humanity, maybe even for their beauty.

English Clergyman

Socrates

As to marriage or celibacy, let a man take which course he will, he will be sure to repent.

Greek Philosopher

Thomas Love Peacock

Marriage may often be a stormy lake, but celibacy is almost always a muddy horse pond.

English Author

William P. Leahy

The church may hold whatever it holds with regard to clerical celibacy.

American Educator

Peter De Vries

Celibacy is the worst form of self-abuse.

American Novelist

Celibacy is a personal decision and isn't necessarily religious.

Voluntary Choice

Celibacy means abstaining from marriage, not just avoiding sexual relations.

Not Just Abstinence

Some cultures may see celibacy as odd or undesirable, but it's a respected choice in many others.

Cultural Misconception

 And there were lots of widows and orphans, people like that, who needed a foster home. And so they had a ready supply of converts. And they could keep it going. And, in principle, it could've gone on forever, with perfect celibacy on the part of the hosts.

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 traditions die hard men maintain power both politically and socially the only way a woman can have the rights of a man is to take an oath of celibacy and become a sworn virgin