Cohabitation religious view

Question 1

1.

Answer 1

It devalues the special and sacred nature of sex.

Question 2

2.

Answer 2

Islamic law prohibits cohabitation and views sex as permissible only within the framework of marriage.

Question 3

3.

Answer 3

Cohabitation is generally viewed as a violation of God’s law, specifically the 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 against fornication (sex outside of marriage). ‘‘Neither fornicators, … will inherit the kingdom of God.’’

Question 3

4.

Answer 3

Vows of commitment in a place of worship are not expected when people cohabitate.

Question 4

5.

Answer 4

In many societies couples who cohabit do not have the same legal rights as those who are married.

Question 5

6.

Answer 5

Some religious believers consider children should only be raised by married couples

Question 6

7.

Answer 6

sexual relationships should take place within marriage.

Question 7

8.

Answer 7

Many Muslims believe in maintaining sexual purity before marriage and see cohabitation as a violation of Islamic principles.