Community Quote by Henri Nouwen

“Not celibate are they who wear monastic garb and shut themselves away behind thick walls and massive iron gates, But celibate are they whose…

— Mikhail Naimy

A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism.

— Carl Sagan

Most people that commit to a life of celibacy weren't leaving that much on the table in the first place.

— Dov Davidoff

Priestly celibacy has been guarded by the Church for centuries as a brilliant jewel, and retains its value undiminished even in our time when…

— Pope Paul VI

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

— Timothy Radcliffe

Almost every one of the great religions of the world has made special provisions for them, and the woman who has preferred a celibate…

— Mary Livermore

Celibates replace sentiment by habits

— George Moore

Maintaining a celibate relationship is hard thats why standards must be set and God has to be centered.

— Anonymous

Jesus Christ never preached there should be celibate priests. The only reason the church has this is because it's a mechanism of power and…

— Alex Gibney

“Celibacy is a terrible idea, adhered to by people who hate themselves and want everyone else to do the same. You should do what…

— Kevin Hearne

“Christians throughout history have affirmed that lifelong celibacy is a spiritual gift and calling, not a path that should be forced upon someone.”

— Matthew Vines

I don't think anybody should be celibate - and that goes for priests as well as nuns. I don't even like to alter a…

— Madalyn Murray O'Hair