Celibacy: Means of Control or Mandate of the Heart?

Michael Crosby has written many books, but this one is my favorite. He courageously and honestly addresses the hypocrisy of the Roman Catholic Church in forcing celibacy on its priests as a means of control, rather than "for the kingdom of God". He exposes the contradictions in the Vatican's attempts to justify this practice theologically and gives a scripturally and psychologically sound argument for the abolition of mandatory celibacy. He also addresses the failure of the Church to even speak of homosexuality among its clergy, much less to deal with this issue. His position is taken as one who loves the Church and wants to help mend this powerful institution. Many will not like this book, but no one can refute it without resorting to denial. I strongly recommend it to all Catholics, especially to members of the clergy.