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The analysis delves into the implications of mandatory celibacy within the Roman Catholic Church, highlighting its connection to broader issues of power dynamics and the mistreatment of women and homosexuals. Crosby argues that the requirement for celibacy not only affects clergy but also exposes systemic problems within the Church, prompting a critical examination of authority and accountability in religious institutions.
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Rethinking Celibacy, Reclaiming the Church, Michael H. Crosby
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Rethinking Celibacy, Reclaiming the Church
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael H. Crosby
- Publisher
- Wipf and Stock
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 228
- ISBN13
- 9781498246583
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The analysis delves into the implications of mandatory celibacy within the Roman Catholic Church, highlighting its connection to broader issues of power dynamics and the mistreatment of women and homosexuals. Crosby argues that the requirement for celibacy not only affects clergy but also exposes systemic problems within the Church, prompting a critical examination of authority and accountability in religious institutions.