Something needs to be confirmed by Kathy from Tokyo
So glad you joined this discussion Kathy. I was waiting for you to explain the way things are in Japan in respect to religion.
The British lady priest should meet one of my friends and co members of one of the interfaith groups here in Hawaii. She was a local elementary school teacher who went to Budhist seminary in Japan after her husband died of cancer. She is now the priest of a local Buddhist temple dedicated to Kannon, the Buddha of compassion and mercy. She wears western clothes outside of the temple and the clothing of a Buddhist priest in the temple. Her children do not want to follow her into the priesthood, so eventually she is going to have to find a successor. I also know a married Celtic Catholic priest in Hawaii. We have a great mix of religions in Hawaii and I am happy to see Japan is so open to many kinds of religious practice.
I see no reason why a priest, monk, nun, minister, rabbi or any other kind of clergy person should be forced to stay single. I think they can do their religious duties well and still have a spouse and children if they wish.
I wish you much success in your current treatment Kathy !!!!!!! I am sending you many positive vibes from Hawaii.
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