Essays on Catholic Priests

Sexuality

Religion has always played an important role in the life of human, society and the entire states. If we talk about Christianity, namely Catholicism, the peak of its influence was during the Middle Ages. In this period of human history, Europe was sick of the religious fever. Religion affected all aspects of society. The church was dictating its own inhumane rules, imposing certain worldview and lifestyle on people. Religion has never been indifferent to the sexuality and Catholicism especially! Catholic dogmas do not cease to astonish or even shock by its finality and severity. Of course, at the present ...

Lumen Gentium is the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, as promulgated by the Second Vatican Council, about half a century ago, in 1964 (Weinandy). According to Lumen Gentium Jesus has shared his threefold office, that of Priest, King and Prophet, with the Church and Catholic lay men and women, once the latter get baptized and confirmed (Weinandy). Taking into account that Jesus sanctifies, governs and teaches, one can understand the perceived role of priests, kings and prophets respectively. Analyzing Jesus’ threefold offices, the role of each will become apparent.

Jesus is a priest mainly due to His sacrifice in order to ...

Introduction

Homosexuality and gay relationships are some of the most controversial issues in the contemporary world. Proponents such as civil and human rights activists support homosexuality and gay unions while religious organizations oppose these issues. Almost all Christian denominations are opposed to homosexuality and gay marriages with the Catholic Church being at the forefront (Songy, 239). Interestingly, numerous allegations of homosexuality and gay relationships among the leaders of the Catholic Church have surfaced over the last decade adding to the controversy of the issue. The general guideline according to the Catholic Church on marriage is, “a faithful lifelong and exclusive ...

Introduction to the Primary Source

Espionage - there has been extensive activities by people spying on the kingdom. These people are all over in the public places and it is important that the king be of high vigilance to avoid them. (Pg 7, Line 18 of the primary source excerpt) Celibacy - this is a situation where priests in the kingdom are not allowed to be married or to have a sexual relationship at any time. This is an ancient tradition that was followed by the Catholic priests to maintain purity. (Pg 9, Line 2 of the primary source excerpt) Egotism - this is a ...