Why would ANYONE listen to a priest/minister/etc about marriage. How does the costume he wears give him any insight into another person's relationship?
I think he was actually an Episcopal priest or reverend and their allowed to marry. He's never referred to as "father" and its not stated whether its a Catholic or Episcopal church.
Secondly: There are a number of non-Catholic denominations that wear a formal collar, including Anglican (Epicopalian).
Thirdly: He says he was married (to the woman who was going to be deported), which he would certainly not have done if he was Catholic. Also, when that was brought up, the family just said, "No, he's never been married." If he was a Catholic priest, they would have said, "You're insane! Catholic priests don't get married!"
Has it occurred to you that by not being married themselves, but instead working with lots and lots of married people, they may have picked up on a few things that are move observable from the outside-looking-in than would be otherwise?
> they may have picked up on a few things that are move observable from the outside-looking-in than would be otherwise?
So, I assume that you think that arm-chair quarterbacks are better than actual on-field coaches? And that movie critics know more about movies than producers and directors?
-- What Would Jesus Do For A Klondike Bar (WWJDFAKB)?
So, I assume that you think that arm-chair quarterbacks are better than actual on-field coaches? And that movie critics know more about movies than producers and directors?
It's like when people without children try to tell other people how to parent their kids. It's just not on.
Apparently you both missed the part where I said "...but instead working with lots and lots of married people..." Arm chair quarterbacks rarely were close to sports themselves, or if they did, it wasn't on remotely close to the same level as the pros. But to my knowledge, Jim Nantz has never played professional, or even collegiate golf in his life. But if I ever find myself at Amen Corner at Augusta, and Jim was my playing partner, you think I wouldn't take his shot advice?
To put it another way, if the person who doesn't have kids of their own but still tries to tell you how to raise yours happens to be a child psychologist, or even a school teacher, then yes, their opinion should carry some weight with you.
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You know - there IS actually the possibility of knowing about things you never experienced bodily. That's called expertise. Or would you also ask your analyst if they ever went through the exact same mental problem you are facing, otherwise you wouldn't take their advise???
Who's to say that priests and ministers aren't married? The priest that married my parents (26 years ago) is married with children.
It's not the difficult to diagnose relationships. Without getting into a long dialogue about it, most relationships break down because of lack of communication. I've helped many people with their marriages and relationships and I find the #1 reason why they're having issues is in the communication department. There are other side factors that may play in, but most people jump into relationships so they can get a piece of a**.
Many people don't trust priests/ministers because of all the bad press they get. I can remember getting valuable advice in my senior year of college that made me look at my future in a whole different light. It's all a matter of how open you are to other opinions.
thats what i was thinking when i watched this-- actually i said this: "how does he have some great insight to relationships when he's never even had pu_sy
I couldn't hear my own footsteps. It was the walk of a dead man.
Last time I checked, virginity wasn't a requirement for being a priest, and as a matter of fact, there are plenty of married priests. You apparently aren't Catholic. I guess the next question to you would be "why does a non-Catholic get an opinion when they don't have a clue wtf they're talking about?"
By the way, if you think there aren't married priests, ask on some time, maybe you'll actually learn something.