The Rev . Donald Cozzens : Sex is 1,000 years old but not intrinsic to the church . Many popes were born in the first century of the church , Cozzens says . Cozzens says church views sex as sacred ; why should priests be taught it ? Others : Celibacy is a gift that should be optional , not mandated by the church .
The Rev . Donald Cozzens : Celibacy is 1,000 years old but not intrinsic to the church . Many popes were married in the first millennium of the church , Cozzens says . Cozzens says church views marriage as sacred ; why should priests be denied it ? Cozzens : Celibacy is a gift that should be optional , not mandated by the church .