This is not intended to be an attack, but I have quite a few problems with your arguments:
Firstly, you did not quote a single source in your article. "Research" is not a source. Not to mention, all of the benefits of sex can also be achieved by regular exercise, which has the added benefit of making you look better.
Secondly, I don't think sex itself is the problem, but rather the behaviors that lead to and result from it. And just because YOU apparently do not experience emotional attachment from knowing a person in the most intimate physical way possible, doesn't mean other people don't. Is it not more painful to be abandoned by a lover than by an abstinent significant other?
Thirdly, keep in mind that Christians wholly trust in God to take care of their marriage, and whether or not a new wife shaves herself is not important compared to getting to spend the rest of your life with your soulmate. It's not relevant whether or not you believe in God, just know where Christians are coming from.
You can't cast aside abstinent people as though they are naive and uptight. Sure, many are, but you can't deny that they are avoiding a lot of potential health and certain emotional risks by not engaging in sex with someone who will likely leave their life.
Also, I agree with everyone's comments on the ridiculous hyper-conservative Christian columns. They make me sick. Don't let anyone judge you for your choices (and likewise, don't judge them for theirs).
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This is not intended to be an attack, but I have quite a few problems with your arguments:
Firstly, you did not quote a single source in your article. "Research" is not a source. Not to mention, all of the benefits of sex can also be achieved by regular exercise, which has the added benefit of making you look better.
Secondly, I don't think sex itself is the problem, but rather the behaviors that lead to and result from it. And just because YOU apparently do not experience emotional attachment from knowing a person in the most intimate physical way possible, doesn't mean other people don't. Is it not more painful to be abandoned by a lover than by an abstinent significant other?
Thirdly, keep in mind that Christians wholly trust in God to take care of their marriage, and whether or not a new wife shaves herself is not important compared to getting to spend the rest of your life with your soulmate. It's not relevant whether or not you believe in God, just know where Christians are coming from.
You can't cast aside abstinent people as though they are naive and uptight. Sure, many are, but you can't deny that they are avoiding a lot of potential health and certain emotional risks by not engaging in sex with someone who will likely leave their life.
Also, I agree with everyone's comments on the ridiculous hyper-conservative Christian columns. They make me sick. Don't let anyone judge you for your choices (and likewise, don't judge them for theirs).
Love,
A Liberal and Abstinent Christian
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