Again, I have to say that I would consider him “engaged” in a way. I think that his discernment is something for him to figure out. I don’t think anyone should try to influence his feelings (by flirting or making crushes known); he’s made his intentions known (as for a man who is engaged) so it is up to him to decide if this is the life God has planned for him or not. “If he is so easily swayed” doesn’t mean he still shouldn’t seek the priesthood; I imagine it is a struggle in the beginning. Fellow brothers and sisters in Christ shouldn’t make that struggle more difficult than it has to be. If a man were engaged, another woman who is attracted to him should keep her feelings to herself while she knows he is engaged, maybe put some distance in between. If, therefore, he decides that his fiancee is not the one to marry and makes that known, ending the engagement, then it would be acceptable for the other woman to approach him. It is just my opinion that the other woman shouldn’t influence the situation one way or the other- it should be resolved between the two fiancees as the seminarian should resolve his feelings with God. That’s just how I see it.
I also have to say that he may be just trying to connect with the youth to bring them closer to the church. Sometimes girls can misinterpret this as flirting. Either way, this man needs to be more careful with his actions in my opinion.
Finally, I don’t mean to bring up something that is not wanting to be talked about. I didn’t start this thread, I just read it and wanted to offer my (name removed by moderator)ut. If people don’t want responses to their posts, then a forum is not really a good place to express your thoughts.
If you really don’t want to discuss this further, then just don’t respond and let the rest of us discuss it. Either way, it’s an interesting topic.
It’s been a long day :yawn: !
