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The Gift of Celibacy

Something I'm noticing more and more is just how much Christians idolize marriage. Almost every time I get together with other Christians, the topic of marriage comes up. Even in my church's prayer meeting, we pray that…
Are You Abstinent Out of Conviction or Condition?

A good friend and I were talking about our state of abstinence last night and I had to write about it today. Her and I have both maintained celibacy for quite some time and we're proud of it. I chuckled as I asked my fri…
Sex: A Biblical Command?

I want to talk about the idea of total abstinence as a form of married birth control. In some Christian circles, this is the recommended method. If you are married, and you don't want any more kids, you stop having sex…
Celibacy: A Practice to Be Considered Seriously

Do you think Christians don't open themselves up to the way of celibacy enough? -- TheGreatBout Short Answer: Yes, I think that Christians do not consider the option of celibacy seriously enough. Long Answer: I fi…
I Took a Vow of Celibacy

So last night was a night that I consider a huge step in my Christian walk. I'm not talking about baptism or even a rededication of my life to Christ. No... I actually took a vow of celibacy. Before I talk about what…
Celibacy and Clergy: Should Priests be Allowed to Marry?

A Roman Catholic priest from Miami Beach was relieved of his duties at a parish when photos surfaced of him kissing a woman on the sandy shores of Florida. Father Alberto Cutie--yes, that's his real, astonishingly-appro…
Breaking Priestly Vows: Graver Offense to Cheat With a Man or Woman?

A recent article entitled Does it matter more if a priest cheats with man or woman? discusses the challenges some Catholic priests face to remain celibate. Last week, a tabloid featured pictures of well-known Flor…
QOTD: Premarital Sex is Wrong But What About Masturbation?

Guest post submitted by a iM_a_GeMIs it wrong for us to pleasure ourselves? I know that it says in the Bible that permarital sex is wrong and that you should wait until marriage, and it's a sacred gift to give, but what…
Sex Before Marriage? How About Kissing Before Marriage?

Guest post submitted by harmonyminusmelodyWe've all heard about celibacy until marriage. How about no kissing until marriage? Think you can do it? I don't, but I think the idea of only kissing one person in your life is…
Celibacy: Gift or Curse?

by mr maple I couldn't help but notice how popular the posts about romance and dating are on Revelife, so I'll join the bandwagon by talking about.... celibacy! Woohoo!No? The thought of being decidedly single forever…