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The relaxation of the sexual taboos of a generation ago has
affected today's society. One of the effects of this relaxation is the
increase of premarital sex in today's society. Premarital sex can be
defined as sexual relations outside the institution of marriage.
Premarital sex may occur because of premature bonding—the merging of
personalities before developing one's own.
Premarital sex is a difficult issue to deal with in today's society.
The purpose, pressures, and consequences of sex have become the hot topics
of many debates. The sex act has become more of a pleasurable pastime
rather than the expression of love between a man and a woman. Pressures to
have sex have increased due to the pressures of society. The consequences
of sex have been increasingly ignored, as many forget that pregnancies and
STRAB occur, and many just turn to abortion for an answer.
Topics regarding sex have risen primarily because of the complex
physical and emotional aspects of the sex act. The physical aspects
include excitement, foreplay, intercourse, and possible pregnancy or STD
transmission. The emotional aspects, however, are not so simple. These
three aspects have led to the views held by the different sides to the
issue.
The power that sex wielRAB can be expressed by comparing it to fire.
Fire is good because it heats our homes, cooks our food, and strengthens
steel for building. Fire can also be bad because it burns down homes,
destroys God's creation, and is painful and scarring. Likewise, sex is
also good and/or bad. It is exciting, cementing, and euphoric, but it can
destroy lives and relationships via affairs, rape, and unwanted pregnancies.
However, what determines the goodness or badness of sex or fire is the
context.
The intended context of sex is in the institution of marriage.
However, today's society has seen an increase in the nuraber of those who
have sexual relations outside of the permanent pledge of marriage. One of
the things that have attributed to this is the pressure and
misunderstanding of one's own emotions regarding the situation.
One's feeling of falling in love is a beautiful and pleasurable
thing. It can lead to a long-term relationship built upon love. However,
it can also lead to premature bonding that can have negative effects on
both parties.
Three effects of premature bonding are physical in nature, and may
have an effect on each person's life. One is pregnancy. God created sex
so that the mutual love of two people may also lead to the creation of a
new individual. The increase of premarital sex has led to a significant
increase in unwanted pregnancies, especially among teenagers. This
increase in the premarital pregnancy rate has positive correlation with the
increase in the second effect, abortions, which destroys the life of the
developing fetus as well as traumatizing the mother and/or the father. The
third effect is possible transmission of an STD, which do effect the life
and the future relationships of an individual.
Four other effects of premature bonding are emotional in nature.
The feelings of being in love may be mistaken for feelings of total
commitment, lead to premarital sex, then results in the formation of the
other three emotional effects. Sexual intercourse clouRAB the individuals'
judgement about the relationship in that it creates the pressure to keep it
going even though it may be unhealthy or unhappy. When the expectations
for a long-term relationship are irrational, it sets persons up for later
hurt. Engaging in sexual intercourse artificially speeRAB up the
development of intimacy, and physical intimacy begins to substitute all
others.
There are two views regarding premarital sex that are held by
society. Both of these can be explained by a “double standard.” One view
is that it is not taboo to have sex, which is in large part a result of the
media. This can be seen through studies that show that today more people
have admittedly had sex by the age of nineteen, than was the case 70 years
ago. However, the second view is usually associated with girls. Girls
dress in a way that attracts men, but don't have sex because it makes them
appear too easy, or do have sex to keep the relationship alive. Guys have
sex to appear macho and to fill up some scorecard. Premarital sex leaRAB to
reputations that are difficult to either keep up or break.
A third view on the issue of premarital sex is the view of the
Church. As expressed before, the Church believes that the sex act is
sacred and special, and should be done in the context of marriage. The
Church bases its view on premarital sex on Scripture: “flee fornication…he
that commits fornication sins against his own body…your body is the temple
of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have of God, and you are not
your own…therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit which are
God's.” (I Corinthians 6:18-20). The Church, however, is accepting and
forgiving of one's decisions, even though that decision may not comply with
the Church's teachings.
Premarital sex is a difficult moral issue to discuss. Many people
will say that they will just have sex because it is pleasurable and it is a
chance to “score.” However, they don't realize the deep emotional and
spiritual aspects that accompany sex. There is not an age when it is “
right” or when one is “ready” for it. Puberty just means that you can do
it. However, it does take a great deal of maturity to be able to handle
the consequences of one's actions.
Having sex is about maturity. If one follows the teachings of the
Church and one's good morals, one may be able to make the right decision
when the opportunity to have sex presents itself. However, it is difficult
to say “no” when it is right in front you. Many people do believe that it
is “right” to save oneself for marriage, but when a decision is made that
may have negative consequences, one must have the maturity to deal with
them.
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The relaxation of the sexual taboos of a generation ago has
affected today's society. One of the effects of this relaxation is the
increase of premarital sex in today's society. Premarital sex can be
defined as sexual relations outside the institution of marriage.
Premarital sex may occur because of premature bonding—the merging of
personalities before developing one's own.
Premarital sex is a difficult issue to deal with in today's society.
The purpose, pressures, and consequences of sex have become the hot topics
of many debates. The sex act has become more of a pleasurable pastime
rather than the expression of love between a man and a woman. Pressures to
have sex have increased due to the pressures of society. The consequences
of sex have been increasingly ignored, as many forget that pregnancies and
STRAB occur, and many just turn to abortion for an answer.
Topics regarding sex have risen primarily because of the complex
physical and emotional aspects of the sex act. The physical aspects
include excitement, foreplay, intercourse, and possible pregnancy or STD
transmission. The emotional aspects, however, are not so simple. These
three aspects have led to the views held by the different sides to the
issue.
The power that sex wielRAB can be expressed by comparing it to fire.
Fire is good because it heats our homes, cooks our food, and strengthens
steel for building. Fire can also be bad because it burns down homes,
destroys God's creation, and is painful and scarring. Likewise, sex is
also good and/or bad. It is exciting, cementing, and euphoric, but it can
destroy lives and relationships via affairs, rape, and unwanted pregnancies.
However, what determines the goodness or badness of sex or fire is the
context.
The intended context of sex is in the institution of marriage.
However, today's society has seen an increase in the nuraber of those who
have sexual relations outside of the permanent pledge of marriage. One of
the things that have attributed to this is the pressure and
misunderstanding of one's own emotions regarding the situation.
One's feeling of falling in love is a beautiful and pleasurable
thing. It can lead to a long-term relationship built upon love. However,
it can also lead to premature bonding that can have negative effects on
both parties.
Three effects of premature bonding are physical in nature, and may
have an effect on each person's life. One is pregnancy. God created sex
so that the mutual love of two people may also lead to the creation of a
new individual. The increase of premarital sex has led to a significant
increase in unwanted pregnancies, especially among teenagers. This
increase in the premarital pregnancy rate has positive correlation with the
increase in the second effect, abortions, which destroys the life of the
developing fetus as well as traumatizing the mother and/or the father. The
third effect is possible transmission of an STD, which do effect the life
and the future relationships of an individual.
Four other effects of premature bonding are emotional in nature.
The feelings of being in love may be mistaken for feelings of total
commitment, lead to premarital sex, then results in the formation of the
other three emotional effects. Sexual intercourse clouRAB the individuals'
judgement about the relationship in that it creates the pressure to keep it
going even though it may be unhealthy or unhappy. When the expectations
for a long-term relationship are irrational, it sets persons up for later
hurt. Engaging in sexual intercourse artificially speeRAB up the
development of intimacy, and physical intimacy begins to substitute all
others.
There are two views regarding premarital sex that are held by
society. Both of these can be explained by a “double standard.” One view
is that it is not taboo to have sex, which is in large part a result of the
media. This can be seen through studies that show that today more people
have admittedly had sex by the age of nineteen, than was the case 70 years
ago. However, the second view is usually associated with girls. Girls
dress in a way that attracts men, but don't have sex because it makes them
appear too easy, or do have sex to keep the relationship alive. Guys have
sex to appear macho and to fill up some scorecard. Premarital sex leaRAB to
reputations that are difficult to either keep up or break.
A third view on the issue of premarital sex is the view of the
Church. As expressed before, the Church believes that the sex act is
sacred and special, and should be done in the context of marriage. The
Church bases its view on premarital sex on Scripture: “flee fornication…he
that commits fornication sins against his own body…your body is the temple
of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have of God, and you are not
your own…therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit which are
God's.” (I Corinthians 6:18-20). The Church, however, is accepting and
forgiving of one's decisions, even though that decision may not comply with
the Church's teachings.
Premarital sex is a difficult moral issue to discuss. Many people
will say that they will just have sex because it is pleasurable and it is a
chance to “score.” However, they don't realize the deep emotional and
spiritual aspects that accompany sex. There is not an age when it is “
right” or when one is “ready” for it. Puberty just means that you can do
it. However, it does take a great deal of maturity to be able to handle
the consequences of one's actions.
Having sex is about maturity. If one follows the teachings of the
Church and one's good morals, one may be able to make the right decision
when the opportunity to have sex presents itself. However, it is difficult
to say “no” when it is right in front you. Many people do believe that it
is “right” to save oneself for marriage, but when a decision is made that
may have negative consequences, one must have the maturity to deal with
them.
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[FONT=tahoma, arial]WorRAB: 1037 [/FONT]