It is just about impossible for single or divorced Catholics, including priests, to stay within God’s grace when it comes to sexual sin. Of course, no one will comment because it’s a stark truth. Undeniable that people need to have sex, whether having it alone or with a partner. I’m speaking about normal sexual activity ( of age, consenting male and female ) and I’m not defending priest’s going outside that norm. I am suggesting that priests possibly privately have legitimate sex.
Hi @Don
Welcome to the forum!
I’m not sure what motivated you to write this post, though I would understand if you didn’t want to share that.
It’s also not clear to me to what extent your worldview is shaped by the Word of God. (I was going to comment on some of the things you said in the second half of your post but held back from doing so for this reason.)
I’m sorry that our first interaction will be one of disagreement. However, considering the bold manner in which you stated your points, I have to assume that you are open to being challenged.
The Holy Spirit strengthens all who are in a state of grace to live chaste lives. While temptations (internal and external) can be prevalent, it is not inevitable that anyone in a state of grace commit mortal sin. I am an unmarried priest and - while I have faced several temptations - I have found that the Holy Spirit has strengthened me to not commit the kind of foul sins you suggest.
This struggle will be harder for some people than for others. It is harder, for example, if one has already had a habit of committing sexual sin than if one has never had such a habit. It is harder as well if someone is not in a state of grace, but is rather in a state of sin and refuses to turn to the Lord for help.
If you were presuming that a lack of comment would mean that you were clearly right, I hope that the fact that some folks have commented in reply will help you reconsider whether your claim is actually true.
I think @DLW responded to this well. It is not like I am going to explode if I don’t do something along those lines. For this reason I do consider this proposition to be deniable.
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Straight up, hands down, what you’re describing is a lack of self control. Sex is not a need. It is a desire/want. Yes, it’s often hard to resist and if you consume inappropriate content occasionally or frequently, it becomes even harder to be strong since you’re already committing the act in your head. But it is by no means impossible to resist and learn to overcome urges.
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They could get married, and have sex. Its a command.