I did not denigrate anyone.

I have studied a lot of history including Church history.  Apparently unlike yourself I have relied on primary sources in some cases, independent study, and somewhat less accessible texts than you might find at a local parish bible study or community college.

The last twenty years have seen two books on celibacy based on primary research which, beginning with a blank piece of paper, found overwhelming evidence that celibacy was the norm.

Unfortunately you can’t look it up. My library was dispersed some time ago and the few texts I kept are currently in storage. The last time I found a copy of one the books was in the Library of Congress, which as you know is not a lending library.

I am not going to retract my statement or change my position.