Yet, to all outward appearances, in today’s world this correlation of the long ago ’mystical faithful’ of the kingdom, the true holy brotherhood of the church, appears to be on the ‘endangered species list.’ Possibly through the many centuries; lust, power, money, greed, neglect or the combination of all, may have been the reason for their departure from God’s Truths. Substantially, to all outward appearances, the lack of integrity and sacredness of the brotherhood’s sexual relationship with God looks as if it may be fading away within the Catholic Church. The mystical teachings given through the centuries have lost their real truths, and now emerge to be lukewarm among many of the brotherhood; giving the impression the marriage with the LORD
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The blessed Apostle John was known as the example of celibacy. By most accounts, early celibacy was considered to be unmarried to an earthly spouse and being married to God.
(I pray this insertion of celibacy will not confuse people. My purpose is to intertwine this “state of being” into what ‘I believe’ is the true meaning of this position with God; therefore please bear with me to explain this.)
After Jesus’ crucifixion, some of the disciples formed different groups with different apostles, each declaring their apostle knew the truth; which created discord between these groups. Historians tell us that this would have been a normal process and would have taken on many avenues; but during this time it created too much confusion and was undermining 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 seems to take hold quickly ‘after’ Jesus’ …show more content…
Although, there were other outside groups (Hinduism, Buddhism and numerous monks in organizations, etc.), and individuals that practiced celibacy; yet Christianity apparently elevated the sacred practice to a new calling. From the beginning of early Christianity, the downplaying and cover-up of ‘something’ within the brotherhood is mystifying. For the most part, church history reveals that a very long and stormy battle was continually fought over the question of body and spirit, sexuality and spirituality, pleasure and piety. On the surface, it seemed human’s sexuality became the enemy of spirituality, or the other way around, and from there it appears to stay in a forever stalemate. There are many stories and books relating to the practice of celibacy, but one that is somewhat unknown and highly controversial concerns one of Jesus closest disciple, the Apostle Peter. Biblical scholars have no problem embracing Peter’s crucifixion, but certainly turn a deaf ear to the reason he was killed in the first place, which concerns celibacy (next
The blessed Apostle John was known as the example of celibacy. By most accounts, early celibacy was considered to be unmarried to an earthly spouse and being married to God.
(I pray this insertion of celibacy will not confuse people. My purpose is to intertwine this “state of being” into what ‘I believe’ is the true meaning of this position with God; therefore please bear with me to explain this.)
After Jesus’ crucifixion, some of the disciples formed different groups with different apostles, each declaring their apostle knew the truth; which created discord between these groups. Historians tell us that this would have been a normal process and would have taken on many avenues; but during this time it created too much confusion and was undermining 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 seems to take hold quickly ‘after’ Jesus’ …show more content…
Although, there were other outside groups (Hinduism, Buddhism and numerous monks in organizations, etc.), and individuals that practiced celibacy; yet Christianity apparently elevated the sacred practice to a new calling. From the beginning of early Christianity, the downplaying and cover-up of ‘something’ within the brotherhood is mystifying. For the most part, church history reveals that a very long and stormy battle was continually fought over the question of body and spirit, sexuality and spirituality, pleasure and piety. On the surface, it seemed human’s sexuality became the enemy of spirituality, or the other way around, and from there it appears to stay in a forever stalemate. There are many stories and books relating to the practice of celibacy, but one that is somewhat unknown and highly controversial concerns one of Jesus closest disciple, the Apostle Peter. Biblical scholars have no problem embracing Peter’s crucifixion, but certainly turn a deaf ear to the reason he was killed in the first place, which concerns celibacy (next