Sex is popular

[Rev. Smith]

I just noticed how its appearantly a double standard in Christianity, where they emphasize on chastity, yet at the same time they do not support any kind of sexual intercourse that denies procreation. So which is it? Do you want more humans or not? lol

We just want them to be born to loveing Christian MARRIED parents. A lot of Churches are really conflicted about sex and sexuality - we see it as somehow bad in and of itself; even though it is one of the great joys and blessings God made for us. Hence the debate on the perpetual virginity of Mary, some creeds think she would somehow be sullied by haveing a happy, joyful marriage with he husband. We talk of Holy Matrimony, yet seem to want to deny the holyness of one of its central features - go figure.

Chastity before marriage is for our benifit, not God's. Can you imagine the maker of this grand, glorious, messy, silly universe gets squimesh over a couple of people making love? As St. Paul teaches allowing ourselves to become caught up in worldly pleasure to no purpose is a trap for us, it draws us into a secular, wordly, lifestyle and away from God. Notice that almost all of the admonishions against fornication and other sins of the flesh talk about people "giving themselves over.." to their various passions. Like greed, sex can become a form of idolitry - the God we worship in place of Him.

So live in happy chastity until you find your true love, and then marry - and make whoopie until the rafters shake, God wants us to enjoy all of the bounty of the gift of life - in its proper turn and season.

 

[cabbitgrrrl]

So live in happy chastity until you find your true love, and then marry - and make whoopie until the rafters shake, God wants us to enjoy all of the bounty of the gift of life - in its proper turn and season.

too late lol, besides i dont wanna wait 10 years for society to let me and my girlfriend to get married

 

[Johnnz]

This is probably the big issue facing young people today. Sexual development occurs earlier (13+) and marriage is happening later (25+). That does not negate Christian moral standards, but the changing social factor needs more open discussion and realism.

Paul was practical - "get married." He did not advise years of struggle to remain 'pure'. Middle age was 30 ish and many died before 45. 15+ years of raging hormones was not the issue then as it is now.

Perhaps issues such as masturbation and social nudity need to be revisted within a social setting significantly different from Paul's day.

John
NZ

 

[seebs]

This is probably the big issue facing young people today. Sexual development occurs earlier (13+) and marriage is happening later (25+). That does not negate Christian moral standards, but the changing social factor needs more open discussion and realism.

Indeed.

As we develop more complicated cultures, and have more non-cultural education to get through, people mature emotionally more slowly. Kids in their early 20s (note that I say "kids") may not be mature enough to make an informed decision about marriage.

 

[Nycky]

too late lol, besides i dont wanna wait 10 years for society to let me and my girlfriend to get married

only ten years? You obviously do not live in the US.

Nyc

 

[D3adlyH@xx0r]

no doubt


sex is popular, why wait- take it when u can get it - i mean, whats the point

i read in a book somewhere that sex is the true path to god, which i rekon is well true cos i mean, it teaches you

 

[Fuzzy]

only ten years? You obviously do not live in the US.

Nyc

Well, she identifies as living in the US, and Massachusetts currently allows
same-sex marriage for state residents, New Mexico doesn't care one way
or another, New Jersey currently has a 'same-sex couple' registry (but
legislation is pending), New York has legislation pending to prevent it,
and most states just use the Federal DOMA, which prevents federal
recognition of same sex marriage, preventing Social Security or Medicare
benefits. She's still free to enter into a contract/partnership that
establishes certain responsibilities towards each other.

 

[Vintero]

I really dont know why people are afraid of sex....its natural and expected and to deny your instince to have sex, is to deny the very essance of what it means to be human...so if you deny sex (and im not talking about denying it because the person is ugly) you are not being human and you should be shot, gutted, and eaten like the rest of the cattle!

 

[cabbitgrrrl]

only ten years? You obviously do not live in the US.

Nyc

lol your right, i'll be lucky if the US lets us marry in 50 years

 

[fashionably_lonely]

Because "good Christians" don't have nonprocreative sex?? Well, if you don't do it to have children it seems you're not allowed to do any of the other fun stuff even if you're straight and married..oh pathetic.

 

[fashionably_lonely]

oh and by the way, the thing that gets me about most Christians is they will insist on abstinance, yet get offended or disgusted and howl if you suggest encouraging youth that masturbation is normal and healthy for dealing with their urges. Seems quite like a double standard to me.