Hi Joynetters, Firstly let us be very clear regarding the concept of SIN. Sin is a Jewish-Christian Concept , and what is sin for us need not be sin for people of other faiths. Even what is sin for us may not be sin for the jews.. People say many things abt the bible and they also claim that many things are written in the bible..and all of them need not be true.. And just because it is written in the bible doesnt mean it is acceptable.. Always try to understand the context in which a particular scripture is written, only then u will get the true meaning. We know that Sex before marriage is not permissible , not only because of the teaching of the church, but also because we know what psychological and physical damage it can cause in the persons life. U cannot do trial and error with another persons life nor with yours.. I remember a Joke i was told once.. A preacher is in hospital and is trying to convince the nurse there to have sex with him.. For all his efforts she keeps refusing him, specially since he is a man of god and she is a god-fearing woman. Finally he says that it is written in the bible, so it is ok for them to do it. She agrees reluctantly , since he is a preacher and obviously knows more of the bible than her. The Next morning she is a bit curious , to find out the exact scripture verse which the preacher refered to.. He shows her the last page of the Hospital Bible where someone had written " It is ok to have sex with the nurse." I am sorry if this joke is offensive to some people on the Joynet , Please forgive me.. But I hope i have made my point.. Love and prayers Ravi philipose joseph <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi,
One of my Hindu friends asked, Sex before marriage is permissable? is it Sin? if they decided to get marry later. "He quote as per bible it is permissable" I surprised. I said as per the church and christian values it is not permissable and it is sin. Sex is only permitted in the sacrament of marriage. Please put you comments on joynet so that everyone can read. bye PJ ________________________________________________________________________ =============================================================================== This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. For more info on the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet/join In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] =============================================================================== Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now =============================================================================== This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. For more info on the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet/join In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ===============================================================================
