Has anyone considered the priesthood

[Northern Dominus]

I really don't believe in something that much that I would take umpteen oaths and swear to follow rule after rule till the day I die in the service of it. HEll the only reason I joined the military was because I needed the GI benefits for college...plus I got to shoot big firearms

as a republican extremist i disagree with the first part but totally sympathize with the big firearms

...what the part about me needing money for college and serving my country to earn the right?

[An Slanaitheoir]

1.Eastern Rite Catholic Priests can marry and have kids as well as any convert priest that had a Wife before converting.
2.Caused by theological differences, I could explain but I don't think you would care and that is not the reason for this thread.
3.If you became a priest, then why are you worrying about the worldly things. Catholic Priest vow to live a life of simplicity,
all they need is enough to live like that
4.Catholic priest have a undergraduate degree then go to a Seminary for 6 years.
5.Same theological differences

Yes. I said that these were difference. You agree that these are differences. What exactly is your point?

It seemed like you were saying why it is better. Sorry if I made that assumption incorrectly.

[Ifreann]

as a republican extremist i disagree with the first part but totally sympathize with the big firearms

...what the part about me needing money for college and serving my country to earn the right?

If you really wanted to serve your country you would have stayed in the military until you were no longer able to fight, none of this liberal "further education" faggotry.

[Mount Angel]

Yes. I said that these were difference. You agree that these are differences. What exactly is your point?

It seemed like you were saying why it is better. Sorry if I made that assumption incorrectly.

Because of the theological differences, I believe that the Anglican model is better - but that is because of the theological differences, which both of us freely admit. I think you would say the same about the Catholic priesthood, and for the same reasons. That was not why I listed the differences between the two models of priesthood, though. My intent was informative, not persuasive; I wanted to explain a different, alternative model for what it means to be a priest, not to assert the superiority of that alternative model.

[Risottia]

...what the part about me needing money for college and serving my country to earn the right?

If you really wanted to serve your country you would have stayed in the military until you were no longer able to fight, none of this liberal "further education" faggotry.

Yeah. All education people need is "obey orders", "hail my country", and "kill the enemy".
Further education may lead to the pernicious idea that enemies are actually people - you know, those devious traitors who teach in non-military schools continuously further their pinko liberal brainwashing agenda!

[Zhenghou Wao dynasty]

It seemed like you were saying why it is better. Sorry if I made that assumption incorrectly.

Because of the theological differences, I believe that the Anglican model is better - but that is because of the theological differences, which both of us freely admit. I think you would say the same about the Catholic priesthood, and for the same reasons. That was not why I listed the differences between the two models of priesthood, though. My intent was informative, not persuasive; I wanted to explain a different, alternative model for what it means to be a priest, not to assert the superiority of that alternative model.

no, i disagree. the anglican model of priesthood seems diluted and corrupt

[Mount Angel]

Because of the theological differences, I believe that the Anglican model is better - but that is because of the theological differences, which both of us freely admit. I think you would say the same about the Catholic priesthood, and for the same reasons. That was not why I listed the differences between the two models of priesthood, though. My intent was informative, not persuasive; I wanted to explain a different, alternative model for what it means to be a priest, not to assert the superiority of that alternative model.

no, i disagree. the anglican model of priesthood seems diluted and corrupt

I would appreciate it if you would read my posts. I was not asking you if you agreed; I was simply offering another way of viewing the priesthood. As I've already said:

My intent was informative, not persuasive; I wanted to explain a different, alternative model for what it means to be a priest, not to assert the superiority of that alternative model.

[Andoraubia]

Hell no.

[Serrland]

I still consider it from time to time. Or at least receiving minor holy orders.

[Big Jim P]

Got it in one. The OP didn't specify Priest of what, now did he?

do satanists vandalize churches

My day is not complete unless I vandalize at least three churches, eat a baby for lunch, sacrifice a goat, a lemur, a hamster, the neighbors cat, and kick a puppy. What really sucks is the neighbor is running out of cats.

[Mosasauria]

I've considered becoming a priest of Dakuwaka, if that's what you mean.

[Ifreann]

do satanists vandalize churches

My day is not complete unless I vandalize at least three churches, eat a baby for lunch, sacrifice a goat, a lemur, a hamster, the neighbors cat, and kick a puppy. What really sucks is the neighbor is running out of cats.

But you have a steady supply of lemurs? How does that work, Satanist lemur farm?

[Sunchon]

I'm considering the (Buddhist) monastical life, but I've never considered Christian Priesthood.

[The Almighty Caesar]

No and never will because I consider catholicism to be evil.

[Big Jim P]

My day is not complete unless I vandalize at least three churches, eat a baby for lunch, sacrifice a goat, a lemur, a hamster, the neighbors cat, and kick a puppy. What really sucks is the neighbor is running out of cats.

But you have a steady supply of lemurs? How does that work, Satanist lemur farm?

I'll never tell.

[The Patrimony of Saint Peter]

Yes, I am currently in the process of applying to Seminary for the Latin Rite of the Catholic Priesthood. I am applying for the Diocesan Priesthood, not any Order though.

I never mentioned my vocation on NS before, and I know I'll be badgered about it now. People usually lack nice things to say to me in real life concerning it, but I expected that and I think it makes me stronger (not encouraging you to do so). People have many large misconceptions of the priesthood. I wont get into them now, but many people confuse the Office of the Priesthood with the Priest. By that I mean that one confuses the vocation for the person itself. Priests are men, they are not perfect by any means, but people hold them to such a high standard it can be very intimidating.

Anyway, I don't want to be a Priest because of any house, food, clothes, or hats (though I do intend to buy a biretta soon ). I want to be a Priest cause I feel that God wants me to be a Priest and I love my God.

[Kreanoltha]

Let me count the ways I would be unable to be a priest. I drink. I smoke. I do weed, and did acid, coke, heroine, meth, ecstasy, opium, and morphine at one point or another. I will have sex with just about any attractive woman I can get in bed with me. I curse a fucking ton. I will gladly screw people over to get a buck. I'm a hedonist. I'm materialistic. And, I'm rather ruthless.

[Manahakatouki]

I had a friend who had a pipe dream of becoming a priest...

But other than that, there's no way I'd even think about it...

[Ifreann]

Let me count the ways I would be unable to be a priest. I drink. I smoke. I do weed, and did acid, cock, heroine, meth, ecstasy, meth, opium, and morphine at one point or another. I will have sex with just about any attractive woman I can get in bed with me...

And men, if you do cock.

[Kreanoltha]

Let me count the ways I would be unable to be a priest. I drink. I smoke. I do weed, and did acid, coke, heroine, meth, ecstasy, meth, opium, and morphine at one point or another. I will have sex with just about any attractive woman I can get in bed with me...

And men, if you do cock.

Shit... that's fixed now. Thanks for the spotting.

[Romania Mare1]

scamming people ? Not my thing

[Katganistan]

They still don't take girls.

[Katganistan]

Perish the thought. *shudder*

ok think about it: food, house, big ass church thats basically your crib, cool black clothes, getting to wear cool hats. being a priest aint so bad

The no significant other/sex not permitted is kind of a dealbreaker for most people.

[Ifreann]

They still don't take girls.

Go in disguise. *nods*

[Katganistan]

do satanists vandalize churches

No, they leave them a fruit basket and a "thank you" note on the doorstep.

I was under the impression they generally have better things to do. Like wash their hair.