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Post by -*- Little Miss Strawberry -*- on Feb 17, 2003 9:12:14 GMT -5
I checked the directory and there wasn't a thread on this (and sexuality forum has gone).
In your relationships, how far do you go? I'm not asking for a Christian perspective particularly, I was wondering what Islam, Judaism, etc. etc. think about sex before marriage. Is there any specific teaching? And if you're Christian, where do you draw the line?
Anyways, just a few questions.
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Post by m on Feb 17, 2003 11:24:34 GMT -5
I happen to be a Christian, so:
I will remain a virgin until marriage. I don't see a problem with a kiss and hugs. Only if she is comfortable with it! But nothing wild or anything.
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Post by Stepharoola on Feb 17, 2003 11:35:58 GMT -5
/me thinks that she won't ever do that... she's straight edge and christian!
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Post by m on Feb 17, 2003 12:21:24 GMT -5
I was thinking, because Moon Cafe and other boards were deleted without warning, because of the sexuality boards, the answers here should be kept on the sterile side. Just a heads up.
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Post by 80s Child on Feb 17, 2003 13:18:44 GMT -5
^^*Is in agreement* Keep it as clean as possible. I hate to censor good discussion, but it's necessary at this point. Well, I'm an agnostic, so there's nothing that's really stopping me from having sex, religion-wise. I'm still waiting till I find the right person though. My background is Jewish, though. The teaching there is no sex till you're married, but once you're married, you're free to enjoy it, as long as you meet your family obligation (I think having at least one boy and one girl). But only the Orthodox really follow that. Most liberal Jews that I know are ok with pre-marital sex. I dunno, I guess it's just not one of the central teachings of the religion.
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Post by Spazmatikal on Feb 17, 2003 15:45:41 GMT -5
my boyfriend and i are both Christians and plan on staying virgins until we're married. we've been together almost two years now and have stayed true to that promise, so i think we can handle it.
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Post by -*- Little Miss Strawberry -*- on Feb 20, 2003 12:08:13 GMT -5
I know you guys don't want to be too specific due to Proboards regulations, but... how far is too far then? Where's the line drawn? I'm interested in what other religions say mostly, although as a Christian... yeah, I'm finding it hard for myself as what to class as sex, and what to class as not.
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Post by Spazmatikal on Feb 23, 2003 17:44:15 GMT -5
^^ i know what you mean as far as having trouble classifying what is sex, and what isn't. as far as what my boyfriend and i do together... we've gone as far as we feel comfortable going, without having sex. different people have different limits. it's...different for everyone, i guess.
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Post by Gabster on Mar 8, 2003 18:32:02 GMT -5
^^^I completely agree. I'm a Christian and I plan on remaining a virgin until I'm married, like many people in this thread. So for all the little "steps" before sex, I think it's different for everybody. It depends on your personal circumstances, beliefs, and relationship with God. If you're having trouble figuring out boundaries, though, I would definitely try praying about it...God will answer your questions better than anyone can. Good luck!
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Post by paradoxPanda on May 15, 2003 18:42:13 GMT -5
I plan on remaining a virgin for a while, with no basis at all in religion.
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Post by strangelilboi on May 19, 2003 12:18:47 GMT -5
Well I dont know for sure sometimes. Its hard to draw the line on some things like this that change according to ones mood.
Its all about hormones and the way we feel sometimes. Its all good goin 'Nah I wont do this and wont do that.. ' but so many people that say things like that break the rules they set themselves far too easily.
I personally think that cuddling and kissing is where it should stop until you are emotionally mature and mentally mature enough to handle it. This is very important if you're younger than 18 at least.
Islam actually forbids physical display of affection before marriage. I'm not 100% sure on this but that is how it has always come across to me. But then it depends on your culture as well as your religion.
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Post by pettyluv on May 19, 2003 17:00:11 GMT -5
Well, in the words of Bill Clinton, ""It depends on what your definition of 'is' is."
My boyfriend and I are both Christians as well, and I plan on remaining a virgin until I am married. We can be very close without being overtly physical. I mean you can still have a lot of fun in other ways without having sex.
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Post by strangelilboi on May 22, 2003 16:35:30 GMT -5
Well, in the words of Bill Clinton, ""It depends on what your definition of 'is' is.". I persoanlly would'nt quote Clinton on things. He's not exactly super credible lol. Erm but i get what you mean, its all about what your opinion of 'is' is. Anyone else?
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Post by pettyluv on May 22, 2003 17:54:46 GMT -5
<<I persoanlly would'nt quote Clinton on things. He's not exactly super credible >>
That was kinda the point... ;D
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Post by strangelilboi on May 24, 2003 16:27:15 GMT -5
k fine... u get to hit me round the back of my head for that! Anyways its all a matter of opinion in a way. Argh i got scary thoughts of Clinton and the cigar and that....help!
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