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_aWatson, Thomas E. _q(Thomas Edward), _d1856-1922 |
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_aThe Inevitable Crimes of Celibacy : _bThe Vices of Convents and Monasteries, Priests and Nuns |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-11-23 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Turgut Dincer, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Inevitable Crimes of Celibacy" by Thomas E. Watson is a provocative critique of enforced celibacy within religious institutions, specifically targeting the behavior of priests and nuns. Written in the early 20th century, this work serves as a social commentary and a theological exploration of the moral failures associated with the celibate life mandated by the Catholic Church. Watson argues that this practice leads to significant vice and corruption, thereby suggesting that the very structure of celibacy is fundamentally at odds with human nature. In the book, Watson delves deeply into historical accounts and personal testimonies to highlight the inherent consequences of enforced celibacy, portraying it as a breeding ground for hypocrisy and immorality among clergy. He discusses how the denial of natural sexual relationships leads to hidden and unacknowledged vices, including adultery and abuse, within convents and monasteries. By presenting various anecdotal evidence—ranging from personal confessions to broader societal impacts—Watson argues that the systemic issues stemming from celibate life corrupt both individuals and the institutions they represent, ultimately undermining the moral authority of the Church. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aCatholic Church -- Controversial literature | ||
| 653 | _aCelibacy -- Catholic Church | ||
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