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why do some Christians think living together without having sex is wrong?
Especially, when there is mutual understanding that there will be no sex before marriage.
Also, don't tell me it's because other people will think you're having sex, because people who aren't living together are just as likely to be having sex, and are often assumed to be having sex unless otherwise stated. I want a legitimate explanation for why such Christians think this is a violation of God's law, because in my opinion it's the equivalent of how people judged Jesus as a drunkard, simply because he drank wine, and a sinner because he was a friend of tax collectors and prostitutes. Seems archaic to me.
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- Anonymous7 years agoFavorite Answer
Because of the culture they were raised in. This Christian approves of living together before marriage however.
- Nefertiri ELv 47 years ago
Appearances DO matter. Christians who seem to be living the same worldly life as everyone else bring the reputation of Christ's church into disrepute by appearing to be hypocritical. And the fact that other people hae sex without living together is also wrong, but 2 wrongs don't make a right. Besides, if you don't plan on sex, why would you put yourself in a state of constant temptation AND opportunity? Your will may be very strong, but still, if you're trying to stay off alcohol, why would you hang out in a bar? You're supposed to feel desire for your spouse -- if you're not feeling it,they shouldn't be your spouse
- PWLv 47 years ago
You may say one thing but if you put yourselves in such a compromising position, its a lot easier to sin. Its like an alcoholic promises he'll stop drinking but hangs out at bars and around friends who are always drinking. Is he doing anything wrong? no, but I'm sure if he kept hanging around these places and people, he'd be tempted to drink again. Same with living with each other. You may say you won't have sex before marriage but there's a higher risk of it happening by living with each other. Here's an article I think you'd enjoy: http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102009373?q=liv...
- HannahLv 76 years ago
The main reasons are usually
1. You would still be subjecting yourselves to a lot of temptation. Even if you don't plan on having sex, it can easily just happen if you're living together and are constantly alone with each other.
2. The Bible says to "avoid the appearance of evil", and even if you're not having sex, people are going to assume you are if you're living together. So according to this, you would still be setting a bad example for Christianity and might seem like hypocrites.
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- Jan CLv 77 years ago
Mutual consent won't stop the passion and desire, which will happen. You are right in waiting till marriage to have sex. That is absolutely what the Holy Bible tells.
