Is fornication a sin?

Originally posted by Storm
There is no need to commit to stay in a relationship if the relationship is one of love. The ultimate expression of love is not committing to love, honor, and obey a partner, but is found in the act of loving for love, and not out of duty. It is much more meaningful if love is maintained not because a couple has vowed to stay together, but because they truly love one another. Till death do us part... and perhaps it does, but marriage vows are broken every day.
I don' t take my partner for granted, and I treasure each day I spend with him.

Now that I agree with. Honest love without the superficial aura imposed on its manifestations by society.

Originally posted by AOR
Well when you can do things that were only meant for marriage outside of marriage, what's the point of getting married? 🙄

But there is a Bible and he does know 😐

Originally posted by Punker69
But there is a Bible and he does know 😐

The bible is a book not a he, what are you trying to say?

Originally posted by Punker69
But there is a Bible and he does know 😐

And if you're going by the Bible, then god is not a HE....It's an IT.

Originally posted by debbiejo
Yeah got the bible only to our detriment.....god is bigger than that.

And if you're going by the Bible, then god is not a HE....It's an IT.

If you are going by the bible, you have to determine which part of the bible you going by.

I was refering to AOR. duh. Read the comparism to the quote I posted and reply I made.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
If you are going by the bible, you have to determine which part of the bible you going by.

Well since the OT and NT don't coincide, take your pick.

Originally posted by Punker69
I was refering to AOR. duh. Read the comparism to the quote I posted and reply I made.

Originally posted by Punker69
I was refering to AOR. duh. Read the comparism to the quote I posted and reply I made.

What are you talking about? 😕

Originally posted by Makedde
Sex is not just meant for married people, no matter what you think.

Sex is a unifying symbol that expresses a deep and trusting relationship. It is a manner of both mainting and expanding the bond created between the man and woman.

Nothing bounds the boy-friend and girl-friend together. So if something doesn't work out, he's left with her virginity and she's left with his. And when those two get married (if they do) then he/she doesn't give to their wife/spouse his/her virginity. Marriage shouldn't be what binds you to him/her. It should only be the "public" sign of a union. Hence why we wear rings. Marriage isn't what caused you to love each other in the first place, it shouldn't be the thing that keeps you together.

King Solomon and that frisky King David might disagree. 🙄

King David wrote an extremly beautiful psalm out of pennance. And Solomon, well he wasn't king for long...

Originally posted by AOR
King David wrote an extremly beautiful psalm out of pennance. And Solomon, well he wasn't king for long...

Originally posted by Punker69
Wow, I think the opposite. If I truly love someone then I would commit to being with them. Are you against marriage?

Originally posted by AOR
Sex is a [b]unifying symbol that expresses a deep and trusting relationship. It is a manner of both mainting and expanding the bond created between the man and woman.

Nothing bounds the boy-friend and girl-friend together. So if something doesn't work out, he's left with her virginity and she's left with his. And when those two get married (if they do) then he/she doesn't give to their wife/spouse his/her virginity. Marriage shouldn't be what binds you to him/her. It should only be the "public" sign of a union. Hence why we wear rings. Marriage isn't what caused you to love each other in the first place, it shouldn't be the thing that keeps you together. [/B]

If they get dovorced, they have still left with each others virginity.

I still have mine, and I intend to save it for someone special. I don't care whether we are married all not. I can still gove myself to the person I love without being married.

Originally posted by Storm
No, but unmarried relationships deserve the same validation and support.

No they dont.

Originally posted by Punker69
No they dont.

Why do you judge. Do you have to show God a piece of paper?

Originally posted by Punker69
No they dont.

Yes they do. Married couples and non married couple deserve to be treated equally, both relationships are as special as the other.

How could you not agree that having a married life is not harder than being in a relationship. In a marriage if you obey the contract you sign you are in it for better or for worse. In a relationship you can quit anytime you want and not think twice about it. I respect people with good relationships. But it seems to me that Storm was saying that relationships and marriages should be put in the same caterogory and they shouldn't.

No you dont have to show God a piece of paper. But the fact will still remain that you were lawfully married.

I will never get married because if the relationship ends, I'd have to file for divorce, and go through a court battle. I'd much prefer to walk out if the marriage goes stale. Many people are choosing not to marry, because they don't believe it is important, I know I don't. Marriage is special to me, but I don't think I would be any happier married than I would be if I were not married.