Dear Sarah, Kiddos to you!!! Women are more on the emotional side and hence they tend to be very careful when going in for long term commitments, as they get the lion's share when it comes to bearing the trauma of physical abuse, emotional turmoil, liabilities after marriage etc. For men it is easy to lay a woman and then, to later forget about the incident, to behave as if nothing had happened at all (I am not saying about all the men-folk under God's beautiful sun), for a woman to have sex with her husband means much more than just a mere physical encounter. She is sharing something with him which is priceless and considered divine. Something which she cant offer to every guy she meets. Thats why a marriage is said to be 'Holy Matrimony'. When a woman surrenders her virginity to her husband, she expects much in return. On the contrary when she is used and thrown out from his heart and life like a mere dispensable commodity, she feels abused, shattered and heart-broken, which is exactly why most women are wary and skeptical of one-night stands and affairs, and prefer sex within the confinements of marriage. My heart truly goes out to divorcees. More articles like this are needed.
Wonderful to read ur views, very reflective. I am 100% with you. We need to keep chaste in our life, sure, our work and life may take us to meet few 'interesting' men, but is our value system to propose or accept indecent proposals... this way we can keep the mind clean too. I am very delighted to read your view point. regards susmita
Ms. Ribak's views on marriage and sex coincide with the Christian world view. She definitely is NOT old fashioned, nor is she a prude. She is just following the Biblical injunction for a sexually pure and wholesome lifestyle.
I do not know Ms. Ribak's religious affiliation. I am also not saying that religions other than Christianity do not have a code of morals for a clean and wholesome life.
As a Christian, I can boldly say that the Bible, the Word of God condemns sex outside of marriage (adultery), as well as sex prior to marriage (fornication).
The consequences of violating God's laws on sexual morality has been devestating, especially in Western nations. Research conducted by secular experts conclude that sexual immorality has resulted in high divorce rates, an epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases etc. Marital breakdown has resulted is millions of dysfunctional single-parent families. Research has shown that families without fathers are more likely to result in children who are in trouble academically and with the law.
Hats off to Ms. Ribak for sticking to her convictions. God will honor and bless her.
Completely agree with U on this!!! I have been a victim of my own emotions...Certainly 'If sex was just another act' then why would I have felt shattered and heartbroken, used & wasted????? And yes I am paying the price for my mistake........
