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  1. A way of life involving voluntary abstinence
  2. from sexual intercourse. In some religions,
  3. such as Christianity and Buddhism, celibacy
  4. is a requirement for certain religious roles,
  5. such as the priesthood or a monastic life.
  6. Other religions, including Judaism, strongly
  7. discourage celibacy.
  8.