Asexuality is sometimes confused with celibacy or abstinence. The priestly celibacy is closely linked to the sacramental priesthood. Protestants condemned the Catholic policy of mandatory celibacy for priests. There is a distinction drawn between chastity and celibacy. Jain monks and nuns practice complete celibacy. Judaism does not encourage the monastic ideal of celibacy and poverty. The Church allows its priests to marry, rejecting mandatory clerical celibacy. Pre-marital celibacy and marital faithfulness are emphasized. The friar absolves her of her vow of celibacy. Intensely, Devavrata pledged the "terrible" vow of Brahmacharya - celibacy. These included attitudes towards marriage, clerical celibacy, the sacramental system, and control of church lands. He also refused due to his vow of celibacy. Asexuality is distinct from abstention from sexual activity and from celibacy. It requires at least 6 months of preparation, celibacy and abstinence from alcohol. Any other way of living is discouraged, including celibacy and homosexuality.