Articles of category "Clerical celibacy"

In long history of human civilization with its socio-political and cultural changes, the concept of sexuality and sexual choice has evolved considerably. The primary idea attached to abstinence is that of purity and it is more associated with women before marriage in most societies across the globe. Though there are men who refrain from sex due to the requirements of a particular religion or religious sect. Read this article to find out more.

I've often wondered whether people get the terms celibacy and abstinence mixed up. Or if the line that divides the two has become blurred. Just for the record, 'celibacy' means renouncing the concept and tradition of marriage. And abstinence is a renouncing of sexual relations. There's about 5,000 years of religious dogma in place that adresses the importance of celibacy in the priesthood and abstinence in everyday life.