What do you think of Purity Balls?

Question

According to an article many Conservative Christians engage in this ceremony where the daughter takes a vow of chastity and the father takes a vow of being faithful to his wife and restraining from the evils, such as porn as respect for her daughters promise of no sex till marriage. Quite a ceremony is it not, the name though sounds sexual in a way "Purity Balls". It was estimated taht about 1400 in 2006 participated and they are expecting that number to double this year, now as to how many kept their vows, who knows. We can assume that the maybe it's like marriage and not a lot of folks keep their vows.

Answer 1

That's a good question. I am guessing that you read USA Today article. You made a very observant statement when you said that perhaps its just another vow that people will break. Many people stumble in their marriages and in their walk with God.

I think they are a good idea. Any positive influence that a family (especailly a dad) can have on their daughter as she matures is a good thing. Just like in marriage vows, some people will hold true to the vows. They may be tempted over time to break the vow, but they are steadfast in their resolve. Other people may make a sincere effort to keep the vow, but end up breaking it when tempted. Another group of people make the vow out of false pretenses or to manipulate someone, and they break the vow quickly.

As society becomes more open about sexuality and influential in the minds of young people, events like Purity Balls, True Love Waits, and Promise Keepers will increase in number and attendance.

Answer 2

The name pretty much tells you how little they thought this out.

Conservative Christians are often trying to come up "Christian" alternatives to other traditions. "Harvest Day" parties instead of Halloween is the most notable.

Purity Balls just seem like another attempt.

A creepy attempt, though.