I can honestly and proudly say that I am one, I believe that the body is our temple and that let strange, defiled, people in can contiminate it. It's not easy, Lord knows it isn't, but I want to do what's holy and pleasing. Anyone else out there?
2007-04-26 05:27:38 · 22 answers · asked by Nish 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am single and celibate, having been widowed less than two months ago. I enjoyed the marital relationship with my husband and I do believe that sex in its proper context is a gift from God, one of His provisions for us. Because I belong to the Savior and am told to keep myself holy for His Name's Sake, I choose to not violate His instructions on fornication (see I Cor.6 and 7). Since I am grieving the loss of my husband, I am not particularly tempted anyway, but should that change at some time in the future, I trust the Lord to provide the strength I need for this part of my journey. May God bless you and keep you in your resolve.
2007-04-26 05:37:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am now. I am a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as of a little over a year ago. I have been celebate for over a year now and will remain so until I get married. I applaud you in being one of them :D God knows it's hard but it's what is best for us and it will be well worth the wait.
2007-04-26 12:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by McLovin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is awesome of you. I wish I could say that I were, however, I am not religious and am proudly with one man only, who comes home to me.
But I can appreciate the impact that cellibacy and even monogamy can have on this increasingly physically and mentally ill world.
You are a hero.
2007-04-26 12:30:58 · answer #3 · answered by starryeyed 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Good for you. Lots of people are celibate out of choice.
2007-04-26 12:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was celebate and a virgin till I got married. Congrats on having "self-control". Not too many people out there can say that.
2007-04-26 12:35:03 · answer #5 · answered by CHRISTINA 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would like to congratulate anyone who is currently celibate by choice. Personally, I am not, but I think that is a great mind set. I wish more teens would get with it until they are truly ready to be with someone else.
2007-04-26 12:30:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
to each his own,
but some religions laud sex and don't consider it a weakness or a sin. Your god is nearly unique in considering sex sinful.
I'm sorry that your faith is inhibiting you from experiencing the joys of life and human relationships. But- I'm glad you find some pride in that.
But- it reminds me of a joke:
How do you make a woman celibate?
Marry her.
2007-04-26 12:32:17 · answer #7 · answered by Morey000 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am at the moment because I'm a single father and my son is more important to me than dating
2007-04-26 12:31:19 · answer #8 · answered by Matthew Star 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Me!!
But I'm only staying celibate until I'm married!! =)
Sex is a wonderful gift from God.
2007-04-26 12:31:31 · answer #9 · answered by JK Nation 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you actually wanting to know or is this just a thinly veiled attempt to lord it over all of us "heathens"? Well bravo for you sweetheart.
2007-04-26 12:31:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋