A christian girl 17 yrs old has premarital immoral sinful sex but refuse to abort cuz its immoral & a sin? huh
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The answer to this question is difficult because humans tend to interpret things differently and then when you add religion to the mix it just gets that much more difficult.  Christianity comes in many "flavors" Not all believe exactly the same and some may allow for more personal interpretation of their doctrine than others.  One sect for example may view premarital or extramarital sex as a sin, but view abortion as an even worse sin because it is the shedding of innocent blood.  Others may view both acts as equal on the sin level.  In any case each person has their agency to do as they wish and it sounds like she made the decisions that she was comfortable with at the time.
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Teen girls who are in bad situations are to me less likely to abort a child. Most of them have parents to fall back on. While the young woman is just coming into her own. And to be frank, can be quite selfish. Just when they are finally living their lives the way they want to, here comes this wrench in their masterplans.
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There was a time when this trend was unacceptable to fundamental Christians. Unfortunately the influence of the world has had a profound effect. Many Christians now operate on the basis of "everyone else is doing it...why not me?" Or "Look at so and so... He/She is doing fine... God can't be that disapproving of that behavior." Many don't actually know that the God of the Bible they profess to believe, actually does disapprove of premarital sex.\n\nI can remember when this behavior was not highly looked on...just 30-40 years ago...and by secular America at that.\nSadly, many 'modern' Christians would rather sacrifice the permanent on the altar of the immediate, as a friend of mine was fond of saying.\n\nI've been asked "But how do you know if you are compatible?" My answer is through a lot of dating, a lot of guidance and counseling, a lot of parental advice, a lot of patience, and a little commitment (actually a lot!).  My apologies for those Christians you have met that react wrongly to your stand... they are possibly ignorant of God's word and misled by the temptations of the world.
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All I can say is that you and your sister both know better and need to nip this in the budd. She is your sister! There is a big difference between a "sister" and a "lover." What yall two have been doing is called incest/lust. If she was to get pregnant yals child would be deformed, not to mention the heartache that your family has to endure when they find out. If yall don't end this matter now, yall will never be able to fully recover yalls brother-sister relationship as it should be. I would suggest sleeping in separate rooms from now on.  Also, ask yourself this question, if you died today. do you think you would go to heaven or hell for all eternity. This is something for you to seriously think about. The Bible states that all liars, sexual immoral, adulters, etc place is in the lake of fire. Please repent yall before its too late.
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It is not an official prohibition but simply wise common sense for caring parents.  Latter-Day Saints promote a strict code of morality--absolutely no sexual activity prior to the bonds of matrimony and strict fidelity to one's spouse after marriage (something sorely lacking in the world today.)  Younger individuals have a higher tendency to be influenced in dating to experiment with sex therefore it is strongly advised that dating be delayed until age sixteen or older.  And for the first few years of dating, group or double dates are encouraged to encourage proper activies are enjoyed.  Apparently this is not conducive to your moral standards and that explains your second questions about hating Mormons.  Boy, can you imagine the state of the world if everyone practiced these high standards?  Teen pregnancies would virtually disappear, divorce rates would drop like a rock, families would not be destroyed through the infidelity of an unfaithful parent, self-respect and dignity would be guaranteed, sexually-transmitted diseases would be extinct, unwed mothers would be unheard of.  Maybe the LDS church is on to something that wise people around world can benefit from.  I guess that is why this church is growing faster than anyone can believe.  It provides common sense answers to many of life's dilemmas.
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Dear Love, No, putting a child up for adoption is not a sin. What is a sin is neglect of a child.  Consider the circumstance of developing a child.  I am not for either of the two: Giving up a child and it's LIFE and definitely not abortion. Baby, please no abortion!  You may be at the point where a child does not fit into your life. But that is now.  Pray to the Lord tonite or whenever you read this: Thank Him for your blessing, thank Him 4 his Grace and Mercy, thank Him 4 the Love that He has 4 u; ask Him 4 guidance and knowledge.\nConsidering abortion would be more appropriate at the stage that you are in as opposed to when the child is developed, breathing, w/a heartbeat! \nAnother factor you should consider first and foremost: WILL YOU BE MENTALLY PREPARED FOR WHAT MENTAL STRESS AND ANGUISH THAT MAY COME NOW OR EVEN YEARS AND YEARS TO COME? \nTHE JOY THAT YOU'VE BEEN BLESSED WITH, IS A BLESSING IN ITSELF.  KEEP THE CHILD--THE LORD WILL HANDLE THE REST!
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FIRST PRE-MARITAL SEX IS IMMORAL !!!\n\nGET MARRIED FIRST !!!\n\nTHEN BE GENTLE WITH HER !!!
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Read in the bible, there's scriptures that do back this up.\nYes, it's fornication. It says that your body's a holy temple that belongs to the lord.\nRead exodus 20:14, I Corinthians 6:9-11, Matthew 15:19, Romans 8:5-6, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4 :3-6\nRomans 13:14, James 1:21, Galatians 5:19-21, I Corinthians 6:19-20, Ephesians 5:3, Leviticus 19:2, I Peter 1:16, James 1:27, Isaiah 51:7, I peter 2:11, James 1: 14, Matthew 5:28, Job 31:1. Hebrews 13:4, 2 Timothy 2:22, Colossians 3: 5-10, \nIsaiah 50:7\n\nLots to read. I sure hope this helps you out....\nI'm glad you're trying to raise your girls right. If you don't tell them/teach them & you know this, you'll be held accountable.  god bless\nwe're pastors & we've imparted this with my daughter since she was a baby. she's been fine & she's 18
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Good questions. I am LDS and will let you know what I understand of our official policies. \n\n1. We view this as a biblical sin. If the person is willing to repent then they would not be ex-communicated. However, this would imply that the person is willing to stop the sin. If a person continues such behaviors, knowing that they are wrong and has no intention of stopping the sin, then the possibility exists that they could be excommunicated. However, we are humans and the church is here for those who have a desire to come to Christ. The first response of the Church would be to help the individual repent, not punish them.\n\n2. This is also viewed as a biblical sin, despite the fact that some countries and states now recognize such unions as legal. I have met homosexual members of the church, but while they had such feelings they had not acted on them and therefore it was not an issue. If one engages in an intimate relationship with another person, then it would be treated the same as number 1. \n\n3. LDS people can use birth control. It is a personal, prayerful choice that is to be made by the person/couple using it.\n\n4. The Church's stance on abortion is that it does not condone abortion except in instances such as rape, incest and the possiblity of death to the mother and child. Even in these sitautions, the person involved is counseled to pray ernestly for guidance on the matter to try to understand the Lord's will.\n \nAs you point out, having a child out of wedlock is not ideal either and is the result of sin. Since the Church does not condone abortions, it encourages members to place children up for adoption to a loving family. The Church has an organization called LDS social services which helps in matters such as these. I have some good friends who have not been able to have children. They adopted a beautiful boy from a young LDS girl and it has been the best thing for everyone involved.\nThat said, many LDS girls choose to keep their babies and do the best that they can. It is not an easy road, but the church is very service oriented and the single lds moms probably get a lot more help than their non-lds single mom counterparts.\n\nI joined the Chruch during my senior year of highschool. I came from a very rough background, to say the least. While I was concerned about some of these same issues, I found that I was strengthened and did not have trouble with any of them. It has been the best decision of my life. \n\nPlease let me know if I can answer any other questions for you. Good luck.\n\nwhapingmon@yahoo.com
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Greetings,\n\nThere is a huge hole in the life of Jesus as documented in the Bible. That time between 12 and 30 is ample time for many things to happen. When you consider the age of adulthood was 13, he could have had a family. He even would have had time to raise several children to adulthood in that time. \n\nHe could have done all this without sinning. Marriage is not a sin. The psalmist said a man who gets a wife receives favor from God. Jesus certainly had God's favor. Sex is not a sin. Surely it is implicit in the commandment to be fruitful and multiply.\n\nHowever this is all just so much conjecture. Personally I think we are left with the space in Jesus life on purpose. So that we can relate with him right where we are. Left to imagine how Jesus might have related to the circumstances we are in. If it is sinful, he would have no part in it.\n\nI do not know if Jesus was married. He was the Son of God regardless. \n\nI do know that he died and was resurrected on the third day, and he is my savior. He can be your savior too. Pray that the Lord might reveal himself to you, spend time in the Bible, and invite Jesus into your life. Accept the gift of salvation.\n\nGod Bless,\n\nRobert
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I agree...it is NOT ok. \n\nGod loves the SINNER, but hates the SIN. The Lord gave you all the words to say for this, and I can't say anything else, lol. \nThis world needs to see the Light of Jesus and I pray that these posts continue to do just that. :)
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i had sex before i was married, i lost my virginity young and did not care to stop did not think of the fact that god did not like that , that it was a sin. i finaly stopped at 21 years of age, and repented for my many years of sin of having sex befor mariage and did not have sex till  i turned 25 when i got married. so yes i believe i was forgiven, but i still wish i had not had sex till marriage.
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it is not a sin to have an abortion.  im for womens rights i personlly would not have one but under circumstances like that i would consider it.  why bring a child into this world that you are not going to be able to love and have a reminder of what happend this is not fair for the child in any way and god will happly take the baby back up to heaven.  the baby is not sinful it isnt the baby fault that happened and children are born inocent
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I'm a Christian, and the question sounds fine to me. Everyone hears about sex eventually, in various circumstances, and our thinking can undergo changes as we gain life experience. The way the question is phrased suggests that the person wants serious (i.e. non-pornographic) answers.
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It is strange that homosexuality is considered a sin by muslims when their prophet married & slept with an underage girl of only about 9yrs old , still playing with her dolls. I think that is criminal.
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I just wanted to encourage you that you are absolutely doing the right thing.Do not worry what others around you say,they have lost the basic moral values of the Lord.Do not pay any attention to there comments because God is with you and is going to reward you for your dedication to purity before marriage.Im so proud of you and you have been such an inspiration to me today.I encourage you to mentor young girls and teach them how not to succomb to the tremendous pressure that we all face to not remain sexually pure.God be with you sister,and carry on the good work.
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Sure I'll pray for you. Pray the Lord will help you not to stumble as you study this and are about to present this in class. Pray the Lord will provide the words that will come out of your mouth that will help you be an encouragement to the girls in the class and to discourage them from prostitution. You don't have to repent because you did not sin. God bless you my sister in Christ.