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To: SMEDLEYBUTLER
"all unmarried Christians are called to live lives of celibacy until and if they marry."

Celibacy is different from chastity.
26 posted on 06/29/2002 2:45:11 PM PDT by B.R. Burton
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To: B.R. Burton
Celibacy is different from chastity

Incorrect. The words are synonyms. All single Christians are called to live lives of celibacy/chastity outside of marriage. Sex outside of marriage, known throughout Scripture as fornication, is a sin. One could rightly define it as a doctrine of the devil. Although, from reading your convoluted logic, you probably don't.

celibacy (sèl´e-be-sê) noun
1. Abstinence from sexual intercourse, especially by reason of religious vows.
2. The condition of being unmarried.

chastity (chàs´tî-tê) noun
1. The condition or quality of being pure or chaste.
2. a. Virginity. b. Virtuous character. c. Celibacy.

Excerpted from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Third Edition © 1996 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Electronic version licensed from INSO Corporation; further reproduction and distribution in accordance with the Copyright Law of the United States. All rights reserved.

29 posted on 06/29/2002 3:20:39 PM PDT by SMEDLEYBUTLER
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