Why should I be denied a sex life if I choose not to marry? Should marriage be compulsory for all people?

Answer 1

Dude, shag each and every willing woman you can...you will thank me for it. I do and I am richer because of it

Answer 2

Sex within marriage makes society better.

While it might be sexually appealing for everyone to sleep with everyone else, the societal consequences are catastrophic.

It is like what is happening with the 37 and under set with my people. The culture of marriage is dying and more children are born out of wedlock and diseases are rising and all kinds of things.

In societies closer to 100% of people being married (those of marriageable age) there is much less illegitimacy, diseases, etc.

Marriage is wonderful. I can bet you have never seen a good one. It is not slavery. It can be hot if the couple keep it open and practice sacred love (like Tantra).

I don't intend to tell you what you should do with your life, but from a Christian, Jewish, or Islamic perspective you should be married.

I am not certain what, if anything, Buddhism has to say about marriage, although I know it glorifies it but I don't know that they require marriage to not live in sin (really not a thing in that religion). I am even more at a loss about Hinduism.

Some places, like Sweden, where younger people don't marry all the time, but live together monogamously, there is still a good effect on society.

There is really a lot I could tell you but I don't have time.

Answer 3

Who said that you were denied a sex life if you do not choose marriage?
Marriage is not for everyone so should not be compulsory
If you and your prospective are over the age of 18, then there is no _law_ that says you cannot have relations.
Watch out, though, if one of you is married..that can breed a lot of trouble for all concerned.

Answer 4

If you are a Christian, the answer is that God created the institution of marriage as a framework for a family. As a Christian, marriage is a prerequisite for sex. Why? Because sex produces children, and children need a family. This was what God intended. Not that children are not being raised well if they are being raised by single parents, but the ideal situation: Mother, father, children; is by God's design. Statistically, this is shown to be true: less abuse, neglect, future criminality, etc. among children raised by a mother and a father together. Less likelihood of the children becoming single parents in the future.

If you're not a Christian, then there is no point to asking this question. You will do as you choose. But if you are a believer, God has ordained sex as a sacred act within marriage, and outside of marriage, it is fornication.

And when it comes right down to it, marriage IS the sexual union; God told man and woman to "become one flesh." Once you have "become one flesh" with someone, from a Biblical perspective, you have the equivalent of a marital union. So casual sex makes you basically an adulterer.

P.S. Talking Donkey: once again you live up to your name. I've been married for ten years. I like sex. I enjoy sex. So much so, in fact, that I can state without a moment's hesitation that it is worth waiting for.

Cowgirl: It didn't take the Roman Catholic Church to "turn" sex outside of marriage into a sin. The Bible itself is pretty clear: "Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled, but God will judge fornicators and adulterers."

Answer 5

This all depends on your religion and what you believe will happen if you do these things. If you don't think you have to marry someone then go for it but if, in your faith, it says you must marry before sex then you have to make the decision of which is more important, sex or your beliefs. Be true to your self and if you don't know what to do talk to someone that is close to you, a close friend or family member.

Answer 6

The only problem is that many people that think that way end up getting someone pregnant on accident, then if they weren't ready for marriage won't be ready for a baby either. So you end up with another child in the world with no father. Especially if the one you are sleeping with isn't one that you could get along with. You guys will likely have a fight and vow never to speak to each other before the baby is born.

Sleeping around also spreads disease faster than any other method...

Answer 7

Because St. Paul was neurotic and thought people should never ever have sex under any circumstances, at least ideally.

He's not exactly a good role model.



For those saying that no one denies him a sex life, keep in mind that plenty of fundies are still pushing "abstinence-only education" and are campaigning to deny birth control to women.

Answer 8

To answer your two questions:
1) Sex is for marriage for many reasons, and God knows best. Also, you have free will, so it's not like anyone is holding you back. It's your decision.
2) No, marriage should never be compulsory. Strongly recommended, but not compulsory.

Answer 9

You're an adult. Do with your life as you want. No marriage is not for all people. It is preferred by christian society. I know many people who have lived together for years before they got married and I know some who still aren't legally married and in my eyes might as well be.

Answer 10

Who's "denying" you a sex life?

Why would you sentence some people to certain death? Marriage isn't for everyone, you know.

Answer 11

Considering sex predates christianity, who says a person can't have a sex life. The church made is sinful in the 17th century to have any kind of sex. The bible made it sinful to have sex without the benefit of marriage. The bible was written by man.