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Originally Posted by regular.joe
I was told a story some time ago about ...
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A good story about why priests shouldn't have wives and children.
That priest sacrificed the lives of his wife and children so he could preach to one old lady for the next decade[s]. Only people who believe
faith without works is dead would want to emulate that kind of character. Those who believe
faith without good works is dead would characterize that priest as the village idiot who in his time of trial couldn't tell the difference between reckless disregard and faith.
Reminds me of the story of Father Miguel Hidalgo who led the first revolt for Mexican independence in the Mexican Revolution of 1810. He proved to be an inept leader and organizer who was captured within 8 months and executed. The Mexican people have made him an icon as the father of their country; because, he makes the rest of them look like geniuses in comparison (it was Agustin de Iturbide and not Hidalgo who achieved Mexican Independence in 1821).
Incompetent priests, you can't live with them; but, you can execute them which is why they shouldn't have families.