Abstinence

A virtue that has dissipated in our society is abstinence. Our culture embraces loose morals and the results have been devastating. More and more teenagers are developing venereal diseases, such as AIDS, syphilis and gonorrhea, and are having unwanted children before they are married. Contrary to popular belief, condoms aren't a 100% guarantee of preventing pregnancy and disease, and therefore the rectitude of abstinence should be practiced.
Many of today's youth desire to be in a loving relationship and feel the only way to express their feelings is through physical intimacy. Most realize the effects of sexual relations and deem that contraceptive devices can prevent undesired pregnancy and disease. According to recent studies, condoms only have an annual success rate of 85% in protecting against pregnancy. That means an overwhelming 15% of all condoms are flawed! Contraceptives may guard against certain sexually transmitted diseases, but the...