1、Simony was a rampant problem in the medieval Church, with many clergy members using their positions for personal gain.（中世纪教堂中存在严重的贪赃极盛问题，许多神职人员利用职位谋取个人利益。）
2、The practice of simony is condemned by most religious institutions as a violation of moral and ethical principles.（大多数宗教机构谴责买卖圣职的行为，认为其违背了道德和伦理原则。）