Sexual relationships before and outside marriage

• What is sex before marriage?

  Sex between two unmarried people . It is common in British society but goes against Christian and Hindu beliefs
• What is sex outside marriage?

  Sex between two people where one or both of them is married to someone eles. This is also called adultery
• Most religious and non religious people agree that sex outside marriage is wrong
• Many Christians believe that sex is a deep lifelong union that requires marriage . It should not be casual temporary pleasure
• What do Anglican and Catholic Churches teach about sex before marriage?

  They teach that sex before marriage is wrong
• What do some Liberal Christians think about sex before marriage?

  It can be a valid expression of love , particularly if the couple want to get married or have a lifelong commitment
• Christians believe it is wrong to : use people for sex , spread sexually transmitted infections or risk pregnancy outside marriage
• 1 Corinthians 6:18 : " Flee from sexual immorality
• What do Hindus think about sex before marriage?

  They disapprove of sex before marriage but accept that it is common in modern society
• Hindu teaching stresses celibacy in three of the four stages of life. Which stage is sexual relations allowed in?

  The householder stage
• Traditionally, why might Hindu girls be married at a young age?

  Because is she had sex before marriage, she would be seen as bringing shame on her family and might be unable to find a husband
• Not all Hindus agree with the practice of early marriage or the view that sex before marriage brings shame on a girls family. What might happen if girls rebel against early marriage?

  It may lead to conflict between them and their parents
• Why are Christians against adultery?

  It breaks the marriage vows they make before God and threatens the stable relationship needed for the security of their children
• What happened in John 8: 1-11?

  Jesus forgave a woman caught committing adultery but told her to leave her life of sin
• Adultery is forbidden in the Ten Commandments. What does Exodus 20:14 say?

  "You shall not commit adultery "
• Indian Law condemns adultery and Hinduism disapproves of it. Why?

  Hinduism places high value upon marriage, which is supposed to be a lifelong commitment
• What story teaches about loyalty and faithfulness in marriage in Hinduism?

  The story of Rama and Sita
• Most Hindu communities are aware that times are changing and that it is difficult to follow religious rules strictly