Was the first pope married?
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:03 pm
Roman Catholics affirm that the apostle Peter was the first pope. However, three of the four gospel writers refer to Peter's mother-in-law:
Matthew 8:14, Mark 1:30, and Luke 4:38. So clearly, Peter was married.
So why do Roman Catholic authorities forbid marriage for priests, bishops, popes, etc.? Do they consider such officials holier, if they refrain from sexual activity? Yet, there is evidence that a large number of popes in history not only had sex, but generated a significant number of offspring.
The Orthodox Church which pre-dated the Roman Catholic Church, has never forbidden marriage for their spiritual leaders.
Any thoughts on this matter?
Matthew 8:14, Mark 1:30, and Luke 4:38. So clearly, Peter was married.
So why do Roman Catholic authorities forbid marriage for priests, bishops, popes, etc.? Do they consider such officials holier, if they refrain from sexual activity? Yet, there is evidence that a large number of popes in history not only had sex, but generated a significant number of offspring.
The Orthodox Church which pre-dated the Roman Catholic Church, has never forbidden marriage for their spiritual leaders.
Any thoughts on this matter?