Since many clergy in Protestant churches are married, why can't priests be married?There are many different Protestant denominations, many of which allow married men (and women) to be clergy. A complete answer embracing all forms of Protestant belief is not possible here. The Catholic Church, with its unique emphasis on the sacramental nature of priesthood, upholds a priestly life modeled after Christ himself. For Catholics, the priest must be "another Christ". Most Protestants would not view their clergy in the same way. Since they don't see their clergy as sacramentally "another Christ", celibacy is not seen as an important value in their ministers.
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