Primarital Sex

Premarital Sex. Fornication is a term which refers to consensual sexual intercourse

between two persons not married to each other. In contrast adultery is consensual sex where
one or both of the partners are married to someone else.

Premarital Sexual Intercourse and Axiomatic Theory Construction. Axiomatic theory

construction was used in this study to analyze the likelihood of participation in premarital
sexual intercourse by college women. The sample consisted of 754 never‐married female
students enrolled in a Midwestern, residential university who responded to a sexual attitudes
and behaviour survey. Forty‐eight empirical propositions concerning premarital sexual
intercourse were tested, nineteen of which were found to be statistically significant. Three
derived propositions were reformulated from these findings, which in turn were utilized to
develop two middle‐range theories: commitment theory and cultural milieu theory. These
theories clearly demonstrate the role of changing personal and societal attitudes toward
sexuality and perceived partner commitment in the decision to become sexually active.

Premarital Sex was considered a sin by a number of religions it has become more widely
accepted, especially in Western countries. The Roman Catholic Church calls premarital sex a sin
that must be forgiven through confession. Premarital sex was also considered particularly
unacceptable in "predominantly Muslim nations" like in
Malaysia, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan and Egypt. In Philippines premarital is also not acceptable
since Philippines well known as conservative country. Filipina women can’t do the thing with a
man that she is not married with. It is a big sin in the eyes of the people and to their religion but
nowadays most of the people getting involved with premarital sex. Some of them are in the
right age already to get married but because they are lack in financial support they chose to just
live together or also known as “Live in” status to be called husband and wife and thats when
they commit premarital sex. Large numbers of couples now are having child first before getting
married that was also considered as premarital sex. Not all people or couple committing
premarital sex are in the right age. Young couples or teens are now doing premarital sex and
the youngest age is 13 y/o. These children are lack in knowledge. "Is it ok to have premarital
sex?" That is a common question among teens and engaged couples. Since some of the peoples
doesn’t know what to do especially in teens. They are weighing the pros and cons of premarital
sex. The positive side of the scale, there is acceptance from your peers, hope for pleasure, and
the fulfilment of sexual desires. The negative side of the scale carries the weights of morals,
fear of pregnancy or disease, and guilt. What is the right decision? For the couples that already
doing it, they are thinking that there is nothing wrong with it, but for those mature or married
couple this thing should be done only by husband and wife. Morality is a factor for many people
when deciding whether or not to have premarital sex. The messages that we are getting from
TV shows and movies these days tells us "everyone is doing it." In light of today's permissive
attitude, your peers may think you're weird to even question it, because this thing has been
doing by most of the people and they are even proud to share their experiences. People all
around the world look to the Bible as a moral or religious book, so let's see what it says about
premarital sex. "Food for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will destroy them
both." The body, however, is not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for
the body.” 1 Corinthians 6:13. Verse 18 of this chapter goes on to say, "Flee from sexual
immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins
against his own body." Galatians 5:19 speaks the same, "The acts of the sinful nature are
obvious: sexual immorality, impurity…" Ephesians 5:3 says it most plainly, "But among you
there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed,
because these are improper for God's holy people." From these verses, we see that the Bible
promotes complete and total abstinence from premarital sex.

Why is this? Yes, sex is pleasurable, but in God's and other people or religion view it is a sin and
the primary purpose of sex is is re-creation, meaning sex is for reproduction. God commands
against premarital sex in order to protect unmarried people from unwanted pregnancies. As we
observed pr as we can see lot of women are having child in an early age as young as 13 y/o. In
this matter it will cause probably another problem. Another consideration when deciding about
premarital sex is safety. Did you know that 50% of the people who currently have HIV are
between the ages of 15 and 24? As what was mentioned in the beginning, most couples are
doing premarital sex without enough education and this leads to early pregnancy. Worst thing
that could happen is you can get HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases from your partner
that’s why it is really important to use condom. Using a condom reduces the risk of contracting
HIV by 85%. There are lot of things that you have to consider if you will enter to a premarital
sex relationship so you really have to think.

Premarital in Philippines is not a new phenomenon but has existed from time immemorial. It is
really alarming now because teens now thinking that it just like a play that they could play
anytime which is not because it’s a really serious matter. School or parents should let the
children know what would happen if they will involve in a premarital sex relationship. The
consequences that they might experience. The things that they need to think first. They should
implement enough education about this. But in my personal opinion I will say “NO” for
premarital sex. It is better to be prepared, aware, safe and secured than to be sorry.
Written By: Rejoyce R. Jalandoni

References:

by Clubmeber July 24, 2008

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Premarital%20Sex

J. Kenneth Davidson Sr. First published: January 1993 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-

682X.1993.tb00203.x

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