I know according to Bible both're extreme sins. Do you think one is less sinful than the other ? And lets say a Man & Woman never committed Fornication or for that reason Adultery with each other but all they've ever shared is a genuine, pure love for each other in their heart - that has remained ONLY & upto the heart. And yes there is no obnoxious or kinky things going on. So is it a sin ? Because I know Bible says Love is the greatest so to Love is not a sin but to cross the limit & commit fornication & adultery is.
2007-04-10 15:00:35 · 15 answers · asked by SpiderQbeck 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Love is Love, this is what God planned. SO no, it can not be sin. There is no sin Greater or smaller than the other. all sin is sin.
Webster defines Adultery as: Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married man and someone other than his wife or between a married woman and someone other than her husband.
The Bible agrees with the above definition but would also include a "Previously Married" (divorced) person as well.
Webster defines Fornication as: Consensual sexual intercourse between two persons not married to each other.
The above definition for Fornication DOES NOT coincide with the New Testament use of this term ! ! !
BIBLE DEFINITION OF FORNICATION
The act of sexual intercourse by an "unmarried" and "never been married" man or woman. The marital status of the partner is irrelevant.
2007-04-10 15:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by K 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Fornication is any sexual action between two people who are not married to each other. Adultery is when a married person has sex outside of their marriage. Adultery would be one form of fornication, but the only one. Adultery is listed among the "Big 10" sins because it is not only a sin a fornication, but also a betrayal of the marriage vows and the family. So the consequences of adultery are often much worst then the consequences of fornication when neither person involved is married.
2007-04-10 15:07:31 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Fornication was originally defined as sex with prostitutes, since in Rome, the prostitutes plied their trade under the arches of the public buildings. The Latin word for arch is "fornix." I suppose the Romans were hooked on fornix.
Fornication has come to mean sex, generally. Adultery means sex with someone other than one's spouse.
2007-04-10 15:18:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fornication is having sex or indulging in sexual activities before u r married. Adultery is when you cheat on ur spouse. To be honest, according to the bible no sin is greater than the other. A sin is a sin......its not measured. Society just makes us believe that some sins carry more weight than others but in God's eyes its a sin period...carries the same weight!
2007-04-10 15:06:14 · answer #4 · answered by teaspoon520 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Adultery is fornication or copulation against marriage vows as with an outsider . ...let no man trun asunder? fornication is any illicit sex outside of marriage entirely . marriage is the difference .
fornication:
consensual sexual intercourse between two persons not married to each other -- ;
adultery;
voluntary sexual intercourse between a married man and someone other than his wife or between a married woman and someone other than her husband.
copulation is any sexual intercourse engaged
2007-04-10 15:11:29 · answer #5 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
true love is not a sin, as long as it is chaste.
and adultery and fornication are grave sins. they are some of the 7 deadly sins (lust).
2007-04-10 15:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fornication is playing with yourself! Adultery is sleeping with somebody elses significant other!!
2007-04-10 15:25:41 · answer #7 · answered by JJ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fornication - non married man & woman.
Adultery - married man & woman, but not to each other.
2007-04-10 15:19:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fornication is sex between *any* two people (incl. below)
Adultery is when at least one is married to a third party.
Do you ask your dentist about your car? Don't ask religion about sex. *Any and all* sex between consenting adults is perfectly fine if noone is hurt and there are no secrets.
(Fornication is simply another name for sexual intercourse.)
2007-04-10 15:07:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You’re talking about courtly love. I think it's so romantic, but I don't think there is necessarily anything wrong with fornication either. Just because you break down and have sex, doesn't mean you don't necessarily love that person the same way you described the sexless love.
2007-04-10 15:06:10 · answer #10 · answered by A 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋