While many Christians recognise that people often do enter into a sexual relationship before they get married, most believe that this is not an ideal situation. The American Baptist Churches sponsor a movement called True Love Waits which supports young people who want to remain virgins until they marry.

What religion does not have sex before marriage?

In some religions, some groups of people are expected to remain unmarried and to abstain from sex completely. These groups include monks, nuns, and priests in various sects of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Christianity. Chastity is required of the respective sacerdotal orders.

Is it right to have sex before marriage?

Soon, its barely sticky at all. Researchers found that those who wait to have sex until marriage, compared to those who dont, report significantly higher realtionship satisfaction (20%), better communication patterns (12%), less consideration of divorce (22%), and BETTER sexual quality (15%)2.

Is sex before marriage a sin in Hinduism?

While sexual union is celebrated in Hindu teachings and in tales, many Hindus believe that only married or loving and consenting couples should have sex. During the first ashrama, chastity is encouraged and both men and women are traditionally expected to be virgins when they marry.

Is it bad to live together before marriage?

About half of U.S. adults (48%) say couples who live together before marriage have a better chance of having a successful marriage than those who dont live together before marriage; 13% say couples who live together before marriage have a worse chance of having a successful marriage and 38% say it doesnt make much