After Jesus’ crucifixion, a number of disciples develops into different groups, each declaring ‘their’ apostle knew the truth; which creates discord between these groups. Scholars tell us that this would have been a normal process that would have taken on numerous ventures; perpetually, it creates much confusion that undermines the main church sect. Although, there is a limited amount of writings about celibacy in the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament, the whirlwind around the practice undeniably takes hold quickly ‘after’ Jesus’ resurrection.
Centuries before the arrival of Christ, the conscious sanctity of God Divine’s sexual relationship with the His people grew less and less for reasons that a large amount did not discern its real meaning; nevertheless, this aspect of an intimate God remains the ‘prophet’s song’ for numerous centuries (Isa 5:1). Still, the …show more content…
Even though, for the general Christian followers celibacy became subdued, in spite of everything, among the brotherhood it became an honored way of life; developing as a solid issue that only grew stronger through time; cultivating God’s deeper meaning of sex. In essence, the question remains - why the leading authority of Christianity, the Catholic Church, would follow such a strict code, “if it was not originally developed directly from the teachings of their leader, Christ Jesus?” Apparently, the social turmoil concerning celibacy produced immeasurable problems and eventually, its presence takes a back seat, so to speak; while the practice quietly continued on among the ‘Truth Holders,’ enduring through time with the mystical teachings of Jesus. Remarkably, celibacy was so strong in the beginning of Christianity, a number of Jesus followers defended it to the point of extreme actions, such as the Apostle Peter’s willingness to ‘die’ for
Centuries before the arrival of Christ, the conscious sanctity of God Divine’s sexual relationship with the His people grew less and less for reasons that a large amount did not discern its real meaning; nevertheless, this aspect of an intimate God remains the ‘prophet’s song’ for numerous centuries (Isa 5:1). Still, the …show more content…
Even though, for the general Christian followers celibacy became subdued, in spite of everything, among the brotherhood it became an honored way of life; developing as a solid issue that only grew stronger through time; cultivating God’s deeper meaning of sex. In essence, the question remains - why the leading authority of Christianity, the Catholic Church, would follow such a strict code, “if it was not originally developed directly from the teachings of their leader, Christ Jesus?” Apparently, the social turmoil concerning celibacy produced immeasurable problems and eventually, its presence takes a back seat, so to speak; while the practice quietly continued on among the ‘Truth Holders,’ enduring through time with the mystical teachings of Jesus. Remarkably, celibacy was so strong in the beginning of Christianity, a number of Jesus followers defended it to the point of extreme actions, such as the Apostle Peter’s willingness to ‘die’ for