Christians, is it okay to have sex before marriage? What do you think of it, people of other religions and people with no religion?

Question

Unwanted pregnancies, std’s, promiscuity and feeling/being cheated can make you feel terrible. I think that is why the idea of restraining until marriage exists. But what do you think, is it normal to wait until marriage or not?

centerline · Accepted Answer

religion has nothing to do with it... except for how the religion would have you believe if you didn't have some common sense of your own...

yes its ok to have sex before marriage, and it should be encouraged.

sex is an important part of our lives, and if the sex isn't good, or is non existent AFTER you tie the knot, what does one do then?

one should have several partners and relationships before marriage, so the person will know what they want, what to expect and how to act in a relationship... in this day and age where parents dont teach kids respect and manners, its not conducive to a happy marriage until they learn some of the necessities of life... which seems to never be learned until AFTER the divorce.

bluetoblack99 · Accepted Answer

Technically there is nowhere in the Bible that says sex before marriage is a sin. But then again Jesus chastised men saying “if you look at a woman lustfully you have already committed adultery with her in your heart”. Once disciple trembled and responded with “who then is saved?” Then Jesus responded with “come with God things are possible that are not possible with men”.

Anyway premarital sex isn’t a good thing spiritually. I don’t want to be hypocrite because I’m very guilty of this. But that’s my observation.

laurieluvsit · Accepted Answer

In the days of Jesus there were no known contraceptive devises or knowledge of easy ways to prevent pregnancy and that was the reason for no sex prior to marriage, not because the sex was bad or wrong but because a baby should not be brought into the world without 2 parents to care for it, and I still believe in that today.

However, with proper responsible birth control devices and methods, God created us to enjoy sex as much as we want with marriage, or without it, as long as no children will result.

Good question Ms Shelly :)

Christians, is it okay to have sex before marriage? What do you think of it, people of other religions and people with no religion?

mistixs · Accepted Answer

I'm Christian and no I don't believe sex before marriage is okay

docster · Answer

That's a difficult question, and one that I'm wondering about myself. Most of the rules on sexuality are in Leviticus 18. It forbids incest, adultery, male and female beastiality, and male homosexuality, but no mention of sex between two single, opposite sex people. In the New Testament it says avoid fornication. In the original greek, the word is "porneia". In other places in the bible, porneia is translated as "sexual sin". So the translators could have said "avoid sexual sin". What is sexual sin? That which is listed in Lev. 18. On the other hand, in the New Testament there are other passages that make it seem like single sex is forbidden. I wish I knew God Almighty's true position on the issue.

TheUniqueOne96 · Answer

Agnostic here and I don't see the issue with it. If you're not religious, you could even say marriage is pointless.

Agape93 · Answer

It’s perfectly ok to have sex outside of or before marriage.

Dargil · Answer

Christian doctrine prohibits intercourse prior to marriage.

blutwolfe · Answer

Well sexually compatibility is a real thing, finding out after marriage if you're compatible or not is a slippery slope

DavidFox · Answer

Yes sex before marriage is ok

mich15smith · Answer

the idea sounds great but it isn't normal and hasn't been for some time

NorthwestRider · Answer

I think people should be liberal from religions. Religion is backwards, outdated and plain stupid  Plus religion is a weapon to divide people apart

okokoududhsbkokok · Answer

Unwanted pregnancies, std’s, promiscuity and feeling/being cheated can make you feel terrible. This is not why Christians thinks you should stay Virgin, but because the luxury and sex before the Union is considered as a diabolic thing,, and also to stay "pure", which has no sense, (no offense). What are the risks tbh? You get a little std? (Not AIDS lol) okay it's not the end of the world at all. Just consider the pros and cons, you could die bcs of a car accident or a murderer tomorrow, have fun and try things (but don't be too risky).. :)

Gedaria · Answer

But people being people, sex does happen before marriage. But you still married. But it's not ideal...

Steve37 · Answer

Do you honestly believe that the Almighty gives a shit about whether or not you fuck before you are married? Every other animal he created fucks without being married but for somehow it's different rules for humans? That's just the height of human arrogance.

venomhbk1313 · Answer

There is nothing wrong with premarital sex unless you grow up in a home where that is strictly prohibited men and women have needs and they want them fulfilled

Valnac · Answer

I prefer experience with a sex partner. If there is a problem, on your wedding night is not the time to find that out.

sisifos · Answer

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Anonymous · Answer

I'm atheist, but I do believe there is nothing wrong with sex before marriage. I'd go further to encourage it. Getting married before sex is like signing a contract before reading it. Sexual compatibility is a factor to consider. Practice safe sex. Wear a condom or, as a woman, insist that your partner wear a condom to prevent the spread of disease and unwanted pregnancies. If you think being cheated on by your boyfriend/girlfriend is bad, imagine how bad it feels to be cheated on by a husband/wife because you aren't sexually compatible and they aren't satisfied.