Sex before marriage

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    Sana Wahab

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    • 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.
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