PhuturePriest Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 If anyone remembers this thread or participated in it, I'm sorry to say you are super old. I was 8 when this thread was made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotreDame Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Actually, I could have used this thread (and this site) 8 years ago. Alas, my internet skillz were not what I thought they were. At this point though, after the "Reasons to leave a Monastery" thread, I'm kinda worn out. I need a break. Right now I'm more worried about whether Jennifer Lawrence is going to ruin "American Hustle" the same way Sandra Bullock ruined "Gravity" and I'm also really hoping Peter Jackson didn't go Full-Lucas with this next episode of the Hobbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortify ii Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I do not believe the problem is with a person's sexual orientation but whether or not the person maturely accepts the celibate lifestyle. Either heterosexual or homosexual, the Church has had problems with both orientations. I believe those with homosexual tendencies have become a scapegoat because so many have acted on these tendencies before that certain figures in authority believe it is not worth to take the risk. I, for one, was a seminarian for six and a half years and yes I witnessed mainly homosexual activity, however, I do not believe that people with these tendencies should be barred if they truly demonstrate a celibate lifestyle. Heterosexual men who practice their orientation do the same as a homosexual who practices his lifestyle, they try to it cover up. In regard to formators, they know who practices their sexuality, whether they turn a blind eye is their choice. By no means am I trying to dissuade anyone from discerning to enter the seminary process, but, the grounds for barring of gay seminarians is presumptuous and judgmental. Obsequium religiosum my friend, that is the first principle, then we can ponder the prudence of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfink Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Wow, necrobump much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Actually, I could have used this thread (and this site) 8 years ago. Alas, my internet skillz were not what I thought they were. At this point though, after the "Reasons to leave a Monastery" thread, I'm kinda worn out. I need a break. Right now I'm more worried about whether Jennifer Lawrence is going to ruin "American Hustle" the same way Sandra Bullock ruined "Gravity" and I'm also really hoping Peter Jackson didn't go Full-Lucas with this next episode of the Hobbit. The Hobbit does not disappoint. You should enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossCuT Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 What member made a fake account just to necro this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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