sex before marriage theme a

Sex before marriage

Premarital sex

Having sex before marriage

Quran

Remain chaste

Until marriage

St Paul

It is better to marry

Than to burn with passion

St Paul

Flee from

Sexual immorality

In the uk sex before marriage is legal anyone 16 + can legally consent to sex

However Muslims and many Christian’s believe that it is gods plan that sex should only take place within marriage this is based on teachings from scripture .

Premarital sex is therefore seen as sinful

Opposing sex before marriage

Remain chaste until marriage

Muslims believe that sex should only take place within marriage

Sex is a blessing within marriage but it is sinful to have sex before marriage that’s called zina (sexual sin) remain chaste until you are ready to get married

Opposing sex before marriage

It is better to marry than to burn with passion

Many Christian’s believe that sex before marriage is wrong .

Premarital sex is seen as lustful whereas sex within marriage is loving .

This reflects the importance of marriage within Christianity and the belief that sex is for procreation (having children)

Supporting sex before marriage

Joseph fletcher - love decisions are made situationally

Liberal Christian’s may believe sex before marriage can be allowed if the couple are in a loving relationship it is the nature and quality of the relationship that matters. St Paul wrote to (do everything in love)

Supporting sex before marriage

St Paul - submit to the governing authorities

St Paul taught to Christian’s to respect the law and follow the governments laws . In the uk sex before marriage is legal between consenting adults. Christians may believe that it is therefore acceptable in today’s world if nobody is harmed