Pre-marital sex, adultery and cohabitation (sex outside marriage)

Question 1

The Bible teaches:

Answer 1

Adultery is forbidden in the Ten Commandments

Sex is special and should be saved for marriage

Question 2

Christian views - Most Christians

Answer 2

Think that sex outside marriage is wrong because:

• adultery breaks the marriage vows
• sex unites a married couple
• Bible says that sex is only for married couples

Question 3

Christian views - Some Christians

Answer 3

Think that pre-marital sex is acceptable if:

• the couple love each other
• they are committed in a long term relationship
• they intend to get married

Question 4

Christian views - Other Christians

Answer 4

Believe that cohabitation is acceptable because:

• it helps couples find out if they will be suited as marriage partners
• it is a step towards marriage

Question 5

Islam Teaches :

Answer 5

Sex outside marriage is wrong!

• Qu’ran condemns it
• Shari’ah law says sex is only for married couples
• Purpose of sex is to have children
• Adultery is forbidden and is a sin.