Kris Bozelle: I'd like to offer a realistic other side to some of the comments.A recent study showed that the number of religious people having sex before marriage was almost identical to those who were not religious. So regardless of what we're all saying that we believe, (I've said the same thing myself) the fact is, the same # of us are going ahead and doing it as non-believers. I did it, most of you did it, let's be honest. We may feel guilty about it afterwards, but we're all doing it anyway.The other thing is, in ancient times people got married pretty much at puberty. There wasn't 10-20 years of solid temptation trying to be celibate like there is now. And marriage was pretty much instant. There was no ceremony, no ring, no dress, no license. Those are all inventions in modern times, mostly by the "wedding industrial complex" to get as much money out of newlyweds as possible.The other thing is, those sins that are preached about most, are very culturally motivate! d.For instance, there are bible verses against gluttony, against women worshiping without their heads being covered, etc.How often do you hear those pop up in sermons? Never, because those things are no longer taboo in our modern culture.How about all those verses slamming rich people? "It's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to get into the Kindom of God".In this present day of "everyone wants to be financially prosperous" (even though the Bible says NOTHING at all about that) that whole "rich = bad person" thing also doesn't get mentioned much anymore. If it did, all the biggest tithers in church woud drop out, and then we couldn't have all these big, nice ornate churces (which didn't even exist in the 1st century - the church was the people, not the building)So, for the last few centuries sex=bad is "in", so that's what gets talked about more than those other things.So it's a bit hypocritical to be as rigid as people are about this! , in my opinion.
Nilda Bafia: God made sex for the pleas! ure of a married man and woman. Having relations outside of wedlock only increases the problems to the long term bonds of matrimony, regardless of your beliefs. Pre-marital sex never solves anything. Save your pent-up emotions and physical yearnings for the honeymoon. Plus, you show honor and respect to your perspective mate by waiting for your special moment together after the Wedding Reception.
Carmelina Enoch: I associate and affiliate with the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, and while I have not yet attained, my goal is what Paul said in Galatians 2:20, "I HAVE been crucified with Christ, never the less I live, yet not I; and the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who died for me ... " I "die daily". I "reckon myself dead. Dead, indeed, to sin, but alive to God."Baptism did not change me. It was a public confession of this inner change that took place when I first met Jesus (spiritually speaking), at which ! time He had changed my life, forgiven me of my sins, set me free from sin and their eternal consequences, and had given me a new heart (spiritually speaking, of course) and life.
Leif Serabia: I think it is even more prevalent that the best answer is picked by virtue of being first on the list. I don't think most of the answers are read.
Alexis Reyer: It's not OK in my religion and I stayed a virgin until I was 26. Then one day I said "Screw it. Everybody is doing it!" and I did it. I've never regretted a decision more.Sex outside of marriage is not God's best for you. He asked that of us for a reason and I had to find that out the hard way.I don't think my religion should change it's law. Turns out that God is pretty smart after all.
Rona Espalin: Baptism is not part nor ingredient of SALVATION. I believe Baptism is a public way of telling the whole wide world that you are now a follower of Christ.
Shawnna Kusky: as ironic as it is regurgitating wh! at you just ranted about, i have to completely agree with you - there's! some questions which i rate just on how many thumbs downs i get :)
Ervin Overbee: Baptism doesn't do anything in regards to your salvation.It is simply a declaration of ones faith in God.Nothing more.
Sook Hershkowitz: i was baptised as an infant in the catholic church. there was no reinforcement to follow the traditions of the family in following such a church, in fact i wouldve rather followed satan because of the carnal flesh rather than believe in the that baptismal covenant. baptism is a covenant and it is a symbolic act of faith, a faith that can only be chosen, and an infant cannot choose or know the difference between good and evil. when i was given a bible I believed what i read but i did not get baptized in water for at least a year or so. and then i only was baptized because of the ministers invitation. when i was baptized in the LDS church i did not get baptized because of invitation alone but because i desired to make the covenant a part of my life! . the lds church teaches the necessity of priesthood authority, and thats what i believe in more than any ohter. but the ordinance of baptism is designated as an aaronic or levitical priesthood authority. levitical authority is transfered by laying on of hands and by lineage just as much as by any priesthood authority, so one might conclude all baptisms have some authority. but it is limited to salavation alone and to a clean conscience. so there is a debatable contradiction of terms.
Hugo Pittari: I'm religious and I don't believe it is fine from a moral or common sense standpoint. It causes so many problems. Look at all the posts on this forum from girls/women who get pregnant and now have to face that enormous responsibility on their own. Sleeping around raises the risk of STDs also. I teach my daughters that virginity before marriage is the way to go.
Coleman Coscia: WOW... thats very very sad.....
Timmy Bustard: I'm not accused of religious belief but! the choice of using the natural resources of reproduction for pleasure! is a personal choice as long as it is not illegal ... So use your best judgment .Breeding like rats to promote religion is not moral to me either. I would abstain from wasting too much on sex obsessions when there is a world to be conquered just waiting ....peaceout
Gaylord Barragan: I'm sorry, we don't validate parking, or answers, in this office. Try one floor down.
Clemmie Burkleo: The law of my religion - insofar as my religion has laws regarding sexuality - can be best summed up as "everyone's willing and no one gets hurt." This means no manipulation, no abuse, no pedophilia or bestiality. It also means no sleeping with someone whose sexual morals are not compatible with premarital sex unless you're married to them, taking responsiblity for safety and contraception if needed, and for any children that might result. Just something for you to think about, since you seem to think that all religions condemn premarital sex. For us, it's about people sharin! g the joy that sex can bring, and about not taking that pleasure lightly or locking it away behind doors of ritual and repression.
Will Camus: That Iam part of Jesus Christ's Catholic Church, that my past sins have been absolved and that thru the promises of Christ I will be welcomed in heaven,For those of you that say baptism has nothing to do with salvation, it seems to me you need to go back and read your bibles.Being "born again" means to be baptized.Jesus commanded that we be baptized.John 3:3,5 - Jesus says, "Truly, truly, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." When Jesus said "water and the Spirit," He was referring to baptism (which requires the use of water, and the work of the Spirit). BAPTISM:is done FOR the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38)is done to SAVE us (1Peter 3:21, Acts 2:40, Mark 16:16)Is done to WASH AWAY OUR SINS (Acts 22:16)is done to be REBORN to new life (John 3:5, Romans 6:3-6)is done to CLOTHE ourselve! s with Christ (Gal 3:26-27)is done so that GOD will RESURRECT us from d! eath (Colossians 2:12, Romans 6:3-6)is done as a REQUIRMENT to enter heaven (John 3:5, Mark 16:16)is done to put us INTO CHRIST (Romans 6:3-6, Galatians 3:26-27, 1Corinthians 12:13)Peter explained what happens at baptism when he said, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38). But he did not restrict this teaching to adults. He added, "For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him" (2:39). We also read: "Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name" (Acts 22:16). These commands are universal, not restricted to adults. Further, these commands make clear the necessary connection between baptism and salvation, a connection explicitly stated in 1 Peter 3:21: "Baptism . . . now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a clea! r conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ."
Pasquale Pollet: Oh right, absolutely...I agree completely. Can I have my ten points now?
Avis Brantner: yup
Jude Colbenson: Sadly ....YES...You are right we as humans will stop at nothing to reach the realm of self gratification and validation...And we are always the best drivers of our own band-wagons per-say...Most peoples religious beliefs never go past their pastors ability to make a good point on Sunday morning...But God is so much more multi-fascitied than we tend to give him the credit for...But those types of people lack the ability to form what is called a personal relationship////Some people don't even know the God that they so religiously go to church each Sunday to hear about...That's why I don't believe in Religion...Im proud to say that I am a christian But I also know that my relationship with Christ is based on GROWTH...and my ability...Listen Learn from and Love ALL people not just! the ones who ritualistically agree with my points of view...Ya- Know..! .Great question starbrite.....Show more
Alonso Crehan: No, I'm not looking for smart-alek answers about platypuses or the pits in avacodos being too big. Any answers like that will not be considered for best answer. We've already heard enough of that (and right now, I don't have a sense of humor for such things ; ) Anyway, what I'm really looking for are true examples of God showing us through demonstration that we should be able to laugh at ourselves. Does God laugh at himself?
Frederic Engellant: Right or wrong,you are right
Moises Rupinski: Why?I mean why should the law your religion follows change?
Dana Russian: It means nothing, has no value, and is part of the delusion.
Luis Farlow: this is complicated, yet each and each so usually you're able to make an result on others. McKenzieCalhoun, a Democrat, has made an superb result on me and that i'm a Republican. I take exhilaration in and take exhilaration in that gentleman's comments suf! ficient to take heed to what he's retaining and grant it severe concept. actually the different day, by making use of one in all my questions, I have been given right here upon somebody who till now each and each little ingredient I thougth replaced into going to be problem. indoors the tip we ended up having an extremely good and respectful debate. Now, Iceman and that i are on large words, in spite of if our perspectives and comments do variety on many components. It does take place, in case you're arranged to place variations aside and hear others....Show more
Brian Marquina: i only had it because i wanted to take the bred and wine because it looked tasty.but it didnt make so much diffrence, ill admit i did feel good for a while but then that died along with half my faith.
Carter Edstrom: In the Victorian Times people acted as if sex never existed... nowadays, people act as if it's the only thing that ever existed. I personally feel it shows character and mo! rality to wait until after marriage. Sex is a part of life... not all ! of it.But bleh, that's just the level of some people's intellect. Point A to B and never worry about C... 2D.
Wilburn Denice: and what changes have come in your life>?
Raven Purl: Yes its true, people do just choose an answer that validates there opinion. And ask questions that aren't questions... But I am driven by two factors with my answer,Firstly, I want the best answerSecondly, I've seen this said many many many timesArrrr screw it *drink*...Show more
Vern Serratos: it means Im saved and God is living in my heart. It means I accepted His calling.
Charissa Riley: Yes, I agree :)
Jorge Gerrero: If Christian questioners really wanted answers, they'd ask their questions in the biology or astronomy sections
Sook Hershkowitz: "And God proceeded to create the man in his image, in God’s image he created him; male and female he created them. " Gen 1:27Since we have a sense of humor I think it is reasonable to assume that the Creator would,! in some way, have similar qualities.Someone above gave a misleading answer; implying that a sense of humor is contingent upon things going wrong/imperfection and the like. "Humor is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement." When I look at creation I see all sorts of things particularly among animals and even among humans that 'provoke laughter and provide amusement;' it stands to reason that one who created them would derive a measure of enjoyment from them as well.There is plenty of stuff in the Bible which I find amusing but, especially considering what may be given a different flavor/apparent meaning after translation from the original languages, I don't think we can't be dogmatic about whether anything was intended to be "funny." However, here's a few that make me chuckle- "But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd that it withered." Jonah chapter 4 ~ (Jonah was sitting under a ! gourd plant for shelter from the burning heat of the sun; God destroyed! the plant to teach him a lesson in the value of things; earlier, Jonah had complained about a city that he had prophesied against not being destroyed. He then complained about the gourd plant's death- lesson: aren't people worth a lot more than plants? I always got a good laugh from this, some translations render this verse: "....he *appointed* a worm...")Isaiah 41:14 ~ "Do not be afraid, O worm Jacob..." (Yes, I am easily amused by references to worms...)Judges 3:17 ~ "He presented the tribute to Eglon king of Moab. Now Eglon was a very fat man." Account about an evil and fat king who oppressed people. I find it amusing how the account makes a point of pausing to say "now Eglon was a very fat man." Then it goes into further detail... after this Eglon is assassinated, his servants wonder why he is taking so long to come out... verse 24: "When he had gone out, his servants came and looked, and behold, the doors of the roof chamber were locked; and they said, "He is only re! lieving himself in the cool room." HA.There are numerous other accounts which give me a smile and a laugh at times. Read a good translation, preferably in modern english. I guarantee you'll find some ;-) Don't miss the actual point of the accounts/stories though!! Have a good day
Clinton Quant: I am, and i do believe it's OK :)in the old days, the way you proposed to a woman was asking her to bare your children (i know that seems stupid nowadays)and by sleeping together that was the holy union, that means that weather a priest preformed the marriage before it happened or after, in Gods eye's you are now and forever married.EDIT:are you talking about before marriage, Or just sleeping around?If you are talking about just sleeping around, then No that is not Fine, i think that you should only "Make Love" with some one you are in love with, the person you are Married/Engaged to
Azalee Ahrendes: I'm pretty strongly within my religion, but my religion believes that hu! man happiness and the fulfilment of natural urges are part of the point! of our lives. So, having sex, either before, during, or after marriage has never been against my religion.
Conrad Puleio: I'm NOT religious and beleive that sex before marriage is not fine. But it's not so much as marriage as it is finding the right person. I mean marriage is only a paper, what matters is the bond. So it's all how you look at "marriage". for me, "marriage" is commitment- for more than a year. That counts. I don't know- it seems like ure trying to convince ureself that its not a bad thing, but honey it is. Just wait for the right person, not necessarily "marriage" as in the paper, just someone you've been with for a long time that will forever be with u in ure heart. Good luck :-)
Tana Dumoulin: I've been baptized twice, once as a baby and once as a teen. Then I had a damascian moment and became an atheist.
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