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Why Can't Catholic Priests Marry? What the Bible Actually Says
What does the Bible teach about baptism, clergy celibacy, and choosing a church? Don Patterson and guest Grant Bender, associate pastor at Kalona Mennonite Church, examine three questions that reveal how Christian traditions interpret Scripture differently.
First, they discuss why Catholic priests traditionally remain unmarried and why many Protestant churches allow married clergy. Next, they examine water baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit through accounts in Acts, considering what baptism signifies and how the Spirit's work is recognized. Finally, they consider how Christians can…
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