Catholics view on sex before marriage

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Sex before Marriage

Georgie Edwards =]

We as a society are suffering greatly from sexual confusion or sexual misconduct; it is clear that this society is undertaking a sexual revolution, with the high number of teenage pregnancies, the divorce rate rising and an outburst of STD’s and aids. Sex has been made into a “fun” idea formed by the media, but should the media be encouraging the views of the Catholic Church instead of selling us this open idea of sex?

Premarital sex is when sex takes place outside of marriage; the Catholic Church strongly advises young couples to practice chastity for various reasons. This was the case for most of Britain’s society many years ago, that sex before marriage was frowned upon and that sex should be left until after marriage. But as we go into a new century sex before marriage is more common and to have a child when not married isn’t tabooed. It is also more common for young couples to live together before marriage; there are many strengths and weakness to this.

The Catholic Church teaches that a couple should not live together until they are married; this is to stop the temptation of an uncontrolled sexual desire. Also, not living together means that when you do get married there is something exciting and new to look forward to; this can make a better foundation for your marriage and give you a better chance of making it last.

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But, some people say to really appreciate a person, is to live with them; because actions speak louder than words. You can really learn to love your partner more and learn how to tolerate them when you live together, and some people could say, that this could be a better start for a marriage.  

You could get perplexed if you are in love with somebody or if you just have feelings of lust for them. If you and your partner are devoted together and you love each other, then you should be able to control unwanted desires until ...

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