“ When exactly did this all change, and what were the social and theological factors that led to the change? The answer seems to be in the second century and: (1) because of the consolidation of ecclesi… Ben Witherington III
“ Everyone agrees the celibacy rule is just a Church law dating from the 11th century, not a divine command. Hans Kung
“ M'Lord, I know from history that once upon a time in a much earlier Church, a vocation to the priesthood meant a call from the bishop, not necessarily a call from God. And I heard the Bishop of Rome h… Walter M. Miller Jr.
“ O miracle—thus to be able to give [peace] we ourselves do not possess, sweet miracle of our empty hands! Georges Bernanos
