Are homosexuals called to celibacy?

[alan1941]

I am a celibate gay Catholic because I believe that is what God has called me too but I question the Churchs teaching that all homosexuals are called to celibacy as I do not believe all heterosexuals are called to marriage. In light of modern psychology, it is not a sicknes but rather a ‘normal’ orientation for some people and in light of what I believe is some very sound scriptural exegesis not what is condemned in OT Leviticus but I am open to hearing an opposing points of view as it is not entirely resolved in my mind and soul. Your comments, please.

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should help you understand the Church’s teachings on homosexuality. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.

Recommended Reading:

• Same sex couples living in the state of grace?
• ** Can a homosexual convert to Catholicism?**
• Special Report: Gay Marriage
• ** Catechism of the Catholic Church on Homosexuality**
• ** Early Teachings on Homosexuality**
• ** Considerations Regarding Proposals to Give Legal Recognition to Unions Between Homosexual Persons** by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

• ** Out of the Closet and Into Chastity** by David C. Morrison
• ** “Gay Marriage”: The Central Issue** by Jimmy Akin
• ** Homosexuality** by Jim Blackburn
• ** Does the Catholic Church Condemn Homosexuals?** By Kenneth J. Howell

• ** COURAGE Chapter Forming Online to Help Homosexuals Lead Chaste and Holy Lives**