Is A Priest Smarter Than A Rabbi?
For that matter, are Catholic priests- in general- smarter than all other Christian ministers?
I happen to think there is a kernel of real truth behind the genious of Seinfeld, who devoted a segment to the theory that forced celibacy makes men smarter. Not that priests are physically forced into celibacy, they are not. No- those guys, with few exceptions, deny their sexual desires in order that they might gain a deeper relationship with God.
Maybe its not just the sex? Humility may be another clue. Humility and genious are a powerful combination. The 2 or 3 Rabii's I've talked with were kind and certainly smart, but definitely not humble. And I can say without reservation that most of the many protestant ministers I have met are always reminding folks they know Greek and Hebrew-and we don't. I have noticed a certain humility in the few priests I've met.
I happen to think there is a kernel of real truth behind the genious of Seinfeld, who devoted a segment to the theory that forced celibacy makes men smarter. Not that priests are physically forced into celibacy, they are not. No- those guys, with few exceptions, deny their sexual desires in order that they might gain a deeper relationship with God.
Maybe its not just the sex? Humility may be another clue. Humility and genious are a powerful combination. The 2 or 3 Rabii's I've talked with were kind and certainly smart, but definitely not humble. And I can say without reservation that most of the many protestant ministers I have met are always reminding folks they know Greek and Hebrew-and we don't. I have noticed a certain humility in the few priests I've met.
- So does celibacy make priests smarter?
- Is celibacy the reason Nuns are mean?
posted by Christspeak Rx at Tuesday, July 25, 2006
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