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To: Phaedrus
No flames from this corner. But my ex went to Catholic school for twelve years and here we are.
102 posted on 07/06/2002 8:05:39 AM PDT by buccaneer81
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To: buccaneer81
Where you go to school has very little to do with it. It is an individual desire to do what is right. Strong moral character comes from living it, not just paying lip service to it. Everyone has weak moments. But free will means you don't have to give in to the weakness. Simple as that. Temptation is everywhere and yes it is very difficult especially when you are propositioned on a near daily basis. Our society today nearly demands extramarital affairs, and sadly, condems those who do not engage in it, as strange or asexual.

Though you would never know it, I have 5 kids. I say two things as an avoidance of temptation, or as a way to make sure that a situation does not arise where I am given a chance to compromise myself, (even the appearance of)
1:I have 5 kids (this is usually enough to send the flirtatious gentleman in the opposite direction)
2: My husband is 6'2 and weigh's 200 pounds (is the failsafe backup if the visual of 5 kids isn't enough.) and as a last resort
( because of the lack of courtesy this one comes into play more and more)3: I am calling the police if you bother me again.

Even the most moral woman or man has been tempted. This is simply human. But before it goes beyond a thought or an instance, the morality factor comes into play and then a choice presents itself. Which way you go is entirely up to you.

593 posted on 07/07/2002 7:48:52 AM PDT by Taxula
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