Is premarital sex in christianity allowed?
546670
No but goes back to the bible. It is written that only a husband should know his wife in that manner. Meaning that you should Waite for marriage to sleep with someone. If it is against the Lord, if you follow his teachings then it should something that you are against.
150384
God calls premarital sex a form of "Pornea".  Pornea is the Greek word for pornographic.  A lot of differant things fall under the catagory, Biblically such as homosexuality, pictures and prostitution, not to mention premarital sex.  Sex is to be enjoyed by men and women that are married to each other, not to be taken advantage of by unmarried people.
1156777
Sex is not a taboo in Christianity. Eve was made to fit Adam just perfectlly - as women are made to fit men today. Certain practices and certain restrictions are mentioned in the bible but those are for the protection and well-being of the people.\nSex is a 'right' of people joined in marriage, to the extent that husbands and wives are taught to not withold sex from each other - unless the practices are unclean and unChristian. It is a part of male-female expression of love and unity.\nREVISED: If someone professes Christianity and has sex out of wedlock - then they are disobeying a very basic law - and in effect they are a hypocrite.
10967
Yes.  The current ban on marrage for priests stems from when individual priests held important political power in there local communities, and also held the right to land owned by the church.  This power and wealth would often find its way to his wife and children.\n\nToday this is not much of a issue in major christian based faiths.
516820
If you or the person you were with is married, then it is NOT OK.  \n\nIf you're both single, over 18, used protection, and both are willing, then it is still NOT OK.  \n\nI'm a spiritual person that believes in God.  I think that you should be in a committed relationship before having sex.
16412
I believe so. It's in the bible. Fornication (sex before marriage) should not be committed. Share that special something with that special someone.
328792
I think it is possible, but really difficult.\n\nPaul told Christians not to marry if they could avoid it, but I think it was mostly because of the coming persecution.\n\nI don't see any Biblical basis for having a celibate priesthood.  Peter was married.  Jesus healed his wife's mother.  Matthew 8:14
963212
Yes.  Roman Catholic, so i have always been taught to not have premarital sex.
1054551
God wouldn't have told you to have sex before you were married. God doesn't want people to have sex before your married. That is committing adultery because your cheating on your future wife because you are having sex with a person other that her. God says not to commit adultery. Abortion shouldn't be an option. That is like murder and god also says not to murder. It is taking the life of someone god created. God creates people to live and to grow up to serve him. He makes people to effect the world. He has a plan for this baby and you wouldn't want to stop gods plan. You could always consider adoption.
95486
As a Catholic, it is forbidden. I chose to be a Catholic, so I'm going to obey its laws. Religious reasons aside, sex IS NOT MEANT TO BE A CONTACT SPORT, solely to satisfy sexual urges.This is my opinion only , and I'm sure that there are a lot who are frowning upon my answer to this question.
1143390
You are right.  Both biblical Judaism and biblical Christianity forbid such relations before marriage.  Immorality is prevalent in the West because, generally speaking, they have no fear of God.  It is as 2 Timothy 3:5 says, they have a "form" of godly devotion but prove false to its power.  And it is as 2 Timothy 4:3 says, they have gathered preachers to tickle their ears and tell them what they want to hear.  Thus they learn that "as long as you love each other, it is alright."  These ones have watered down the very word they claim to believe.
169190
There's a law in Virginia that prohibits couples from having sex, if it's not in missionary position. I don't know if it's the most rediculous, but sounds rediculous enough.
783726
Sex is moral as long as it is between a husband and wife. Doesn't anyone take God's word for anything? God made a man and a woman to be together  as husband and wife. To share with no one else. To reproduce. That is his plan. But way too many don't keep their vows and way too many kids and adults are experimenting with different partners of same sex and opposite sex, and then everyone wants to know why God has let them catch a venereal disease or aids or countless other things that come from sleeping around. His law was simple. Thou shalt not commit adultery. And this applies to people who aren't even married.
140609
Talk to a priest.  Even if you aren't Catholic.  The Catholic religion has one of the most extensive premarital councelling programs.  If you don't want to go through that, a priest could still direct you where to go.
993992
Most cultures have taboos regarding premarital sex.  Some have evolved from religious beliefs while others are merely a traditional more.  I think it is important for an individual to decide what role sex will play in their whole being.  If sex is just a rhythmic release of raging hormones and something to experience for pleasure then pre or post marital doesn't matter.  If however, a person views sex as the ultimate culmination of an evolving relationship between two people, then it takes on a more mysterious, almost religious aura...that special sex that binds a covenant between lovers should be reserved for marriage. Regardless of the level that sex plays in your life, it is imperative that you practice safe sex...not just to avoid an unwanted pregnancy, but rather to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases like HIV-AIDS, hepatitis, chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea , and herpes.
448307
It depends on your denomination, and also sometimes varies depending on individual churches.\n\nMost will allow this, I believe, but I would suggest talking to the pastor or preist of the church you would want to marry in.
979528
It is not Christian marriage we are fighting over it is civil marriage.\n\nI can already get married in my church and that's great....just doesn't carry any legal weight.