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whatever I want to be
Oh I see. Well, the thread got bumped. I shall leave it as it is.
Regardless of the op's stance, the general topic itself is worthy of discussion, even after 26 pages. I think there are very few people who actually take the time to read through every single post on such a long thread and fewer still who would begrudge them for not doing so, so it stands to reason that some points will need to be repeated occasionally.
But honestly, being single is not a curse.
I do not think so either though because of the emotional feelings we have as humans it can often feel that way.
Who knows. You might be still young. No one knows. You don't know. Don't take this as a serious issue. Just live and be happy that you're single. Being single is a gift too. Being single is not a curse. It's the time where you can build up your relationship with God and be a great man in Christ. Be strong and courageous.
I very much appreciate your willingness to consider both sides of the coin. Being married can be great and wonderful and I sincerely think God does want some people to be married.
But on the other hand, I feel that celibacy is still the superior option according to our ability to be single minded and make hard decisions.
Even for celibates there will always be the temptation to become involved in the emotional feel good of what roman has to offer, but I feel that this idea of "denying" ones self, whether it be in romance, food, entertainment, or whatever comforts of this life is consistent with what Jesus taught about eternal rewards for those who forgo pleasures in this life.
I don't think it's totally black and white as even Jesus knew how to feast and fast ( he was called a drunkard and an alcoholic at the same time he criticized his disciples for not fasting enough)
Ultimately the decision to remain celibate, (OR to get married) should be based on a strong personal conviction between God and the individual because either way, in the end, it is the individual who will be most affected by it.
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