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I basically called you out on a contradiction and you retreated very quickly, so I find it difficult to take what you write seriously now.You also make the assumption that I have never read the bible. Guess what brother, I have. I was a christian for about 11 years.
Leviticus 11:10 (KJV)A Christian should believe everything they read in the Bible in the proper context, of course.
Ahh the shellfish fall back...well, I do believe the Bible is God's Word and that He does have the right to tell us how to live.
I'll probably go that way, too, but I think that a certain amount of sexual chemistry and enjoyment comes from the emotional attachment, and I don't mind if other people value abstinence before marriage more than testing out sexual chemistry before marriage.If couples want to save sex until after they get married that is their prerogative.
But I favour the try before you "buy" method, at least you wont risk being disappointed or surprised (sexually) after you get married.
Yes that is a historical fact that is recorded in the Bible, but there are many historical facts in the Bible that are meant for people to learn from not adhere to or live out....
I'll probably go that way, too, but I think that a certain amount of sexual chemistry and enjoyment comes from the emotional attachment, and I don't mind if other people value abstinence before marriage more than testing out sexual chemistry before marriage.
Frankly, I'm forced to reject modern, feministically warped thinking. Feminists are just like liberals.....they both hate TRUTH with a passion.
If only I lived in such a simple universe where everyone who disagreed with my political and cultural views necessarily hated TRUTH with a passion.
eudaimonia,
Mark
Ahh, but there's only black and white. For example, nobody is every partially pregnant.....
The only "problem" is that legal civil unions are also called "marriage" and many churches require the couple to be legally married for them to be religiously married (hence the legal power many clerics have).
Not sure how it is splitting hairs. I am looking at the concept of marriage, what it is meant to represent. Would it not be better to have a legal union without the vows etc but to be recognised legally as a partnership for legal benefits, and to have the vows etc done within a church under their religion if they are religious is what I meant. Seperation of the two completely.
I do not think we have much in the way of civil unions here and in the places that we do have it, it is meant for same sex couples.
Is that even a word?Frankly, I'm forced to reject modern, feministically warped thinking. Feminists are just like liberals.....they both hate TRUTH with a passion.
BTW
I do not think we have much in the way of civil unions here and in the places that we do have it, it is meant for same sex couples.
Is that even a word?
Also, when I see BTW in all caps, my mind reads it as "Born This Way." Ironic.
Marriage was something God started not man. Marriage is something God considers special, we should too. Having marriage without following after Jesus would be meaningless today but with Him it is sacred commitment.
Oh, I did assume you were aware, sorry if I seemed patronizing. That's really the only reason why it plays into their decision to get married, though. Human lust. xD Hopefully it's never the deciding factor.
A Christian should believe everything they read in the Bible in the proper context, of course. Your comment is a perfect example of why married couples should be equally yoked, that is Christian and of the same mind. Both parties must accept our roles on this earth prescribed by God's Word, and it certainly helps if we do so willingly.
I'm almost certain that some sexual chemistry and enjoyment originates from emotional attachment, because I really dont think I could have satisfying sex with someone else other than my wife. In fact I'd be very surprised if I could even get an erection with a stranger or aquaintance. After more than two decades of fidelity I just really dont know.
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