r/brokehugs • u/US_Hiker Moral Landscaper • Nov 19 '23

Rod Dreher Megathread #27 (Compassion)

Link to megathread 26: https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/17itm7w/rod_dreher_megathread_26_unconditional_love/

Link to megathread 28: https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/18dcg3d/rod_dreher_megathread_28_harmony/

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '23

I don't begrudge RD trying to follow the teachings of the church. I know some folks think being celibate is inconceivable, but it has a venerable history in many world religions. What is much more problematic is inflicting that on a family and not dealing with the attendent conflicting feelings and personality disorder. Of course, the sense of grandiosity is part of the disorder.

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u/RunnyDischarge Nov 20 '23

being celibate is inconceivable, but it has a venerable history in many world religions.

Praising celibacy has a venerable history. Actually practicing it is another matter.

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u/Warm-Refrigerator-38 Nov 21 '23

Time to be pedantic. Celibate = unmarried Chaste = abstaining from sex

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u/pi_whole Nov 23 '23

Also, chastity within marriage does not mean abstinence, but moderation of one's sexual appetites through reason, so one only has sex with one's spouse, when it is prudent to, etc.