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Others argue it is essential for spiritual purity from "summary" of Celibacy by A. W. Richard Sipe
Some within religious traditions maintain that celibacy is necessary for maintaining spiritual purity. They argue that abstaining from sexual relationships allows individuals to focus their energy and attention on their spiritual practices. By refraining from physical intimacy, they believe that celibates can more fully dedicate themselves to prayer, meditation, and other forms of spiritual growth. This dedication, they argue, leads to a deeper connection with the divine and a greater sense of inner peace and fulfillment. In this view, celibacy is seen as a way to transcend the physical and material world in pursuit of higher spiritual truths. By denying oneself the pleasures of the flesh, individuals can rise above worldly desires and attachments, allowing them to more fully align themselves with the will of a higher power. This renunciation of earthly pleasures is believed to purify the soul and bring individuals c...
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