Sex before marriage

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Sana Wahab

Cards (2)

  • Christianity
    Before
    Saint Paul taught that sexual relationships before marriage (premarital sex) are wrong.
    Some Christians take a vow of chastity not to have sex until after marriage.
    Christians believe procreation (having children) is a key purpose of marriage, and that marriage provides
    Outside
    Christians teach that adultery is always wrong
    • It is forbidden in the Ten Commandments
    You shall not commit adultery. (Exodus 20:14)
    • The Bible teaches married couples should be faithful, as promised in the marriage
  • Islam
    Outside
    Adultery is as a serious crime - some
    Muslim countries give the death penalty as punishment.
    Outside
    Shariah Law: Sex before marriage is punishable by 100 lashes.
    Sex should only ever take place within marriage. This protects everybody in society, helping to create stability.
    Muslims believe they will be rewarded staying chaste until after marriage.