2007-12-26 16:42:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
About the same as all Christians, Jews, and Muslims.
Here are some Scriptures that teach against premarital sex:
Exodus 22:16-17: An man had to marry the woman with whom he had premarital sex, if the father approved of the marriage, or pay a high price.
Deuteronomy 22:13-21: Premarital sex is viewed as evil and a disgraceful thing.
Proverbs 5:15-21: A man is to be a virgin when he takes his wife.
In addition to these Scriptures, there are over 30 other verses in the Old Testament speaking about a "virgin" or "virgins." Virginity was highly cherished as the standard for God's people.
In the New Testament we don't have verses describing the act of premarital sex and its consequences like we do in Exodus or Deuteronomy. It is clear, however, that virginity is still the standard for unmarried Christians and that sex outside the context of marriage is still considered sin.
1 Corinthians 7:7:28,34,36-38: Virginity is assumed for unmarried women just as in the Old Testament. Virginity is still the standard for God's people in the New Covenant.
1 Corinthians 6:16-18: Sexual intimacy "unites" you with your spouse. Outside of marriage this is called "sexual immorality."
1 Corinthians 7:1-2: Marriage is recommended avoid sexual immorality.
1 Corinthians 7:8-9: Premarital sex isn't an option for dealing with lust. Marriage is once again recommended avoid sexual immorality.
Ephesians 5:31: Paul is affirming the Old Testament standard of uniting in flesh only with your spouse. One fleshness is to happen when a man is "united to his wife."
1 Thessalonians 4:2-8: "Acquire a wife in a way that is holy and honorable" or you are in sexual immorality. Sexual sin harms others besides those who engage in it. Premarital sex "cheats" the future spouse by robbing him or her of the virginity that ought to be brought to marriage.
Hebrews 13:4: It is a pure marriage bed or you are an "adulterer" or "sexually immoral."
1 Timothy 5:2: As a Christian man, if you are not married to her, then she is your sister whom you must treat "with absolute purity."
2 Corinthians 11:2: Although this passage is talking about Christ and His people, it uses the analogy of a Christian man receiving his bride "as a pure virgin." Virginity was the ideal. Premarital sex was viewed as sexual immorality - just as in the Old Testament.
With love in Christ.
2007-12-26 16:52:40 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any sex outside marriage is a sin whether it is pre mariatal or extra marital. Sex within marriage is for the purpose of procreation.
2007-12-26 16:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by freebird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pre-marital sex is sinful. It is fornication which is a subset of adultery (sex with somebody who is not your spouse) and therefore falls under the commandment not to commit adultery.
2007-12-27 07:03:08 · answer #3 · answered by sparki777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Catholic church encourages pre-marital sex. Go for it.
2007-12-26 17:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The probably think the side view is best
2007-12-26 16:47:23 · answer #5 · answered by 1st Liberal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Officially: it's a sin.
Individual Catholics' opinions may vary.
2007-12-26 16:47:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not have sex until married.
2007-12-26 16:49:21 · answer #7 · answered by JK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They certainly don't approve.
2007-12-26 16:48:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, we know that it happens.
2007-12-26 16:45:55 · answer #9 · answered by Somewhat Enlightened, the Parrot of Truth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is forbidden
2007-12-26 16:47:20 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋