Why is marriage considered essential for sex in religion?

Question

Most people said that sex within marriage is not a taboo in religion, but what about sex without marriage? ( i know you all can tell me loads of info on adultery and sex outside the marriage!)

If two people fall in love and have sex, does it offend God? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AglsQOKV12.JRHS4FIM1pSXsy6IX?qid=20060610054533AAzgTgN

If sex is neede only for procreation then why has nature given the capability to get pleasure from sex around the year. If God created us and he wanted us to have sex only to procreate then he shud have given us some kind of method like animals who have a limited time during which they can have sex- and not the year around that we humans enjoy!

Answer 1

Religion makes you take responsiblility for consequences of sex. Its not as much of about spirituality but It srengthens a society.

Answer 2

A marriage is supposed to start a brand new family unit, which is the basis for our society. Along with marriage is sex and procreation which makes the family unit larger. The marriage also brings maturity to the two people when they have to sacrafice to raise their children and take care of each other. The marriage is supposed to be an example of our relationship with God, but marriage today is so fragmented that it hardly exists.
So the whole purpose is not to just have sex, but to establish a family and raise children and be happy doing it. So when two people have children outside of marriage or abort a child then surely it offends God. God has set up rules of how things work and when we ignore our creator then it offends him. Wouldn't it offend you if people came to live in your home and then ignored you.
The ultimate thing is that it doesn't work, our society is breaking down and our children are turning to drugs and alcohol like never before. Whenever there are problems, no electricity, no gasoline, threat of war, then society starts to come apart and we have looting and burning of homes.

Answer 3

Marriage is a covenant. So important it can never be broken except by death. It is an institution, where to become one, two halves of a whole, if you will. Sex is considered the ultimate signature to final agreement on ,what, is actually an extremely binding legal agreement.These type of relationships are so unique, that they shouldn't be entered into half-heartedly. That is just one of many reasons the bible says we should exhibit extreme caution when entering into a sexual relationship.
Another important reason is it mirrors Christ relationship with those people who are part of the faith. A relationship between God and his followers,not intended for those outside the body of believers.

Answer 4

One reason for the increase in premarital sex relates to the publicity given to sex in motion pictures and popular novels. Many young persons are curious, they ‘want to see what it is like.’ This, in turn, creates peer pressure and influences others to conform. As sex before marriage and sex without marriage have become widespread, many clergymen now say that it is permissible as long as the parties ‘love each other.’ More and more unmarried persons thus face the question, ‘Why not have sex, especially if we use birth control?’
Medical columnist Dr. Saul Kapel listed other reasons behind premarital sex, and made observations as to the effects:
‘Sex is misused as a means of rebellion against parents. It is misused to attract attention, as a kind of “call for help.” It is misused as a way of “proving” masculinity or femininity. It is misused as a social crutch in vain attempts to gain acceptance.
‘When sex is thus misused, it never solves the problems that motivate it. Usually, it only obscures them.’

No matter what the reason for premarital sex, no matter how common it is, no matter how many counselors and clergymen approve of it, the Bible advises:
“This is what God wills, . . . that you abstain from fornication; . . . that no one go to the point of harming and encroach upon the rights of” another.—1 Thessalonians 4:3-6.

Some may feel that God is here being needlessly restrictive. But do not forget that sex itself is a gift from Jehovah God; he is the One who created humans with reproductive powers. (Genesis 1:28) Is it not logical that the Author of human sexuality should be able to provide the best counsel on it, advice that can actually safeguard us against grief?
Heeding this counsel benefits us in another way too. Our viewpoint regarding sex, which includes the ability to transmit life, affects our relationship with God, who is the Life-Giver. Thus, avoiding fornication and adultery is wise, not only because it benefits us physically, mentally and emotionally, but also because these are “sin against God.” (Genesis 39:9) And regarding faithfulness to one’s marriage mate, Hebrews 13:4 states:
“Let marriage be honorable among all, and the marriage bed be without defilement, for God will judge fornicators and adulterers.”

When we consider how sex relates to a person’s happiness, we need to look beyond today. With our lasting welfare in view, the Bible helps us to consider how what we do will affect both ourselves and others tomorrow, next year and throughout our life.

Answer 5

Who said sex was only for procreation? In the bible we are told if you are widowed or elderly and can not live with your urges, it is better for you to marry. God in His infinite wisdom created sex for marriage because of the alternative that we now see in a free sex society. Sex outside of marriage produces unwanted children, spreads disease and destroys family structure with infidelity. Not to mention the burden on society because of above examples in the cost of healthcare, psychology and legalities.

Answer 6

No it is not a sin to have sex outside of marriage. God does not sit around and judge us or condemn us. That is ascribing human qualities to God. Humans judge, humans condemn, humans are intolerant.

Marriage is a sacred commitment to be undertaken for many reasons, but most of all when you feel that you can make a lifelong commitment to another person. It is not something to be entered into lightly. It is not just a reason to have sex.

God gave us these bodies for a reason and sexual enjoyment is obviously one of those reasons, or we wouldn't have been given sexuality.

Answer 7

The Bible tells us that when people marry they are joined together and become one. God wants the sexual union to be between one man and one woman only.
Sex outside of marriage is also a major health risk for STDs.

Answer 8

hope not, look at all the people who had sex before the got out of high school,college and after the got married,and for some even while there married. sex is more natural then drinking water so what

Answer 9

Marriage is the first institution G-d established. It is symbolic of His love relationship with us. Look at the nation of Israel. When they followed other gods, G-d referred to this as idolatry & harlotry. They were unfaithful.
It's the same in marriage.

Answer 10

Sex was supposed to used for procreation.