Probably yes.
Submitted by Drifter on 2003-03-9 23:48:04, Sunday
In reply to confusing terms submitted by kuriouskid on 2003-03-9 17:22:56, Sunday
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I cant speak for whoever wrote that, but judging by the fact that we do have regular users who believe sex does not have to be coercive or manipulative, I would guess it does circumvent the issue. Most of us seem to be of the opinion that sex outside of marriage, whether consensual or not, is sinful. Therefore it is a thing that we avoid. Also, the moral, social, and legal implications of consensual sex with a minor give us ample reason to avoid such acts even if our religious views are not against them. We do not share one single set of beleifs, and so a blanket statement that we believe sex with minors must always be manipulative, coercive, or abusive would not adecuately represent the views of everyone here. Personally, I believe that sex between minor and adult can happen in a non-coersive, non-manipulative, and non-abusive way. Ive witnessed such relationships (no, I didnt witness the sex part) and have seen the young people involved grow up into responsible adults. However, I also believe in the bible and whether I understand God's reasons or not, I must accept that sex outside of marriage is sinful and to be avoided. For that reason, I remain celibate and stand by my decision as being that which God commanded. However I cant lie to myself and make myself believe such things are always abusive because Ive seen that they arent. Sinful? yes. Coercive and abusive? no. e-mail: webnomad@ziplip.com url: http://www.fpc.net/sites/drifter/ |
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