The history of Christian celibacy is more complicated than we’d like to think.

Being faithful to a spouse requires living in community, seeking God daily, and learning from our celibate brothers and sisters.

What if singles spent time discerning a call to “undivided devotion to the Lord”?

The false promises of purity culture shouldn’t overshadow the true promises of God.

How we've discussed clerical celibacy over the years.

A new book uses stories and statistics to dispel stereotypes and suspicion.

What celibacy feels like for older singles.

A critique of purity culture turns into a plea for self-centered sexuality.

Men and women alike increasingly say they are lonely. It doesn't have to be this way.

Unmarried ministers offer a unique understanding of devotion to Christ alone.