Alfie Joey

The Sins of Mandatory Celibacy

History & Biography

“This book shows the need for emotional intelligence and healthy formation training, more thorough screening for psychological issues and firm, decisive intervention from visionary leaders. And clearly, many religions need to address the prehistoric way they involve women and simply must wake up to giving them an equal place and in doing so, creating healthier communities. Clearly, too many people—from popes to parishioners—have looked the other way. Until the institutions built around mandatory celibacy become much more robust and accountable, we will continue to rely, unfairly, on the bravery of people like Paul and the courage of other distressed victims to make their voices heard.”