Do Not Disavow By: Rick Davis When Charlemagne established law Salic in barb’rous land, The gospel flourished, and he saw Christ’s praise on every hand. (“Do you approve his methods now?”) I do not disavow. King Godfrey took Jerusalem From bloody paynim hands And brought a halt to Musselmen Invading Christian lands. (“He did some mean things anyhow!”) I do not disavow. King Richard with his scarlet shield And passant lions ‘bossed Rode forth again unto the field To regain what was lost. (“His deeds at Acre you allow?”) I do not disavow. Unto the Germans Luther brought The gospel full restored, And Calvin at Geneva taught The glory of the Lord. (“The Jews? Servetus? Holy cow!”) I do not disavow. Stonewall and Lee like knights of old Fought for their native soil, The true and lovely to uphold Against the tyrant’s spoil. (“Those vile racists broke their vow!”) I do not disavow. Men
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12"For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother's womb; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are also eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept this, let him accept it."
Matthew 19:12
Not everyone is called to be celibate, but if one is called to be he should be. Therefore it stands to reason that Protestantism should reopen the "Office of Monasticism" but not force everyone into it who is not called by God into it.
I agree with you whole heartedly that celibacy should not be forced upon the clergy. It should be an option. Otherwise, let the clergy marry.
As for celibacy, I agree with you insofar as celibacy isn't seen as a "better way" as one Greek Orthodox friend of mine calls it. Marriage is the norm and celibacy is an unusual and, I would say, fairly rare occurrence.