I am a young woman. I have committed serious petting before. I have been in deep misery ever since, and I know that I will only be relieved of my pain after confessing what I've done. Could I still get married in the temple someday? Please help..
Ok so why is it that "emotional damage" can only come from physical activity OUTSIDE of marriage? You realize how much hostility or ruthless behavior can come between spouses and you don't even acknowledge that. This whole religion is so one-sided it makes me sick. It's not love unless we say so. We won't say so unless you do it our way. We won't LET you do it our way unless you follow our rules. So you better not do what we tell you not to do because some people don't like it.
-The emotional attachment received through that process connects people deeply, which would be broken or emotionally damaging when/if that person leaves you. Its too be used when people have truly committed their hearts to marriage and each other forever.
The process is, Marriage then sex, so that the Husband and Wife have made the commitment before children are involved.
if intimacy carried no emotional consequences adultery wouldn't bother anyone. Multiple sexual partners wouldn't matter. Even pedophiles who are guilty of no real physical abuse would not bother anyone. Obviously the sexual act carries powerful emotional consequences with it. Intimacy can be a beautiful emotional bond, but without commitment it will destroy. Marriage helps proclaim and encourage that commitment.
i have a legitimate question that i wish to be taken seriously: why does God not like pre-marital sex? It does not harm anybody, it only shows love. What "emotional damage" could possibly come from just sex?
@D3r3ct0rsCut The sacred power of procreation is a gift from god to bring His spirit children to Earth so they can have the same blessings we do that come with following the plan of salvation, which helps us to become more like God. Only through the right authority which comes with marriage should you use this power. That is how sacred it is. To abstain from premarital sex is a commandment and more often than not it does noticeably harm people and it will always harm your spiritual well being.
@D3r3ct0rsCut Sex is sacred, if that makes sense. The purpose of sex is to procreate, sure it feels good and that's fine because that's the why God made it. As stated before, the purpose of sex is to bring children into this world, and God would have you bring his children into the world into a stable family environment to loving parents. As for what emotional damage may come? Countless reasons can be given.
These videos and all scriptures/messages should be made into videos, it is much easier and entertaining to WATCH a DVD or Movie like this than to take the time to read each letter in a word and comprehend them. I mean it takes more letters to pernounce each letter in a word than to abbreviate. So much time is wasted today, help us learn easier. You can listen to scriptures online just copy and paste this url in your browser -->> lds.org/mp3/newarchive/0,18615,5249-1,00.html
I think this can confuse teenagers by not factoring in their hormone levels. The list includes things such as passionate kissing or genital touching, obviously, but what about factoring in that some teenage males get aroused just by being in the same room as the opposite sex. This shouldnt be seen as giving in to their sexual urges or commiting a sin because its a physical impulse they don't have any control over.
@psychohippygoth I think this video counsels to not purposefully try and find/do things that cause arousal to feel pleasure. Obviously males are going to be prone to be aroused even when it is not their fault. However, I think this video is saying that one must avoid, as much as possible, doing things that arouse these feelings, such as genital touching, passionate kissing, etc.
@psychohippygoth Actually, the Church's position about sexual attraction is that it isn't sin. Like you said, one cannot control that. The only thing that's sin is acting upon the attraction by doing passionate kissing or touching those sacred parts of another's body. Also, the Church wants one to avoid doing the things that arrouse such feelings moreso than just being in the same room. You must agree that being in the same room as someone and kissing them arrouse 2 different levels of feeling.
Correct message and a super presentation method!!. Just like the Royal Society for the art's talks I've seen recently. Visual keeps you hooked.. it's almost fun to pay attention. keep up this good message and maybe give us more like this.
@carlasue88 Sex is not being compared to the plane crashes or the boating catastrophes. Rather it is being compared to flying and boating, which are great activities when following the rules of safety. It is the ignoring of the standards of chastity that are equating with the crashes and catastrophes.
Correct message and a super presentation method!!. Just like the Royal Society for the art's talks I've seen recently. Visual keeps you hooked.. it's almost fun to pay attention. keep up this good message and maybe give us more like this.
People who don't like this message, probably don't because they have already "messed up" ... . don't get down on yourself, forgive yourself, seek help/counseling if needed and create for yourself new standards so you don't "mess up" again..
It's never to late to repent and try again to become and do better.. NEVER
I am a chemistry instructor at community college level. The more I learn about the chemistry of attraction, the more this makes complete sense. When a woman is intimate for the first time, she has a high level of oxytocin released into her system. This is the same chemical that is released when a woman gives birth. It is a bonding hormone, but in this case it is intended to bond her permanently to her husband. Depression often results when there is no husband, but oxytocin is there.
I wish the world saw this principle as truth. I work in healthcare and see many patients a day. I have seen the results of breaking the law of chasity. It brings me great sadness to see first hand women having children out of wedlock or deciding to abort. However, it gives me great power to see how it has blessed my life, my wife, and my family after staying chaste when I was dating. Thanks for the video I will show this to my children when they get older. Thanks!!
wonderful, I simply love how the Church reminds us to stay pure and clean and they show us how to do it. I also love it that the video reminds us that we can talk with God to work things out and figure out how to best live the standards set by living prophets of the Lord. The standards given here and the ideas given to strengthen personal standards are wonderful. Also, I agree that it is sad that there are so many dislikes with this video.
me encanta este video!!... Es muy oportuno en una sociedad mundial que se deleita en los placeres carnales!.. hace poco lei en 2nefi33:5 " y hablan asperamente contra el pecado,segun la claridad de la verdad;por tanto, nadie se enojara con las palabras que he escrito(este video), a menos que sea el espiritu del diablo"... Agradezco por tener profetas vivientes en este tiempo de mi vida porque me enseñan la verdad y puedo tener la vision de las cosas que mi Padre Celestial desea que haga.gracias!
I wish we had presentations like THIS when I was a teen (1980's). Instead, we had a prophet back then (S. Kimball) give us the DOOM & GLOOM of sexual sin. I'm glad that the Church nowadays is able to give a more positive light on the blessings of obedience and how it can be done.
@rancox265 If you've ever been a Bishop or SP you would probably not think of the "Miracle of Forgiveness" as Doom & Gloom. If you could see the tragedy of sexual sin in the lives of people firsthand you would not label what that sweet, gentle prophet taught as you did. Re-read the M of M. Read with the right spirit it should be a great experience for you. Take care.
@CRL73hippo And so many of the facts are not known broadly or taught clearly. It would be wonderful if we were more educated about the effects psychologically, physically, and spiritually of premarital intimacy as a society.
@stingernick - There are so many things that could mean: you thought you were ready, but you really weren't; you deal with guilt from an unwanted pregnancy that could include adoption, abortion, or ruining a baby's life; the sadness, loss of self worth and embarrassment when you eventually get used or dumped by someone; the loss of trust from your parents and God; the lifelong effects of an STD; when you finally find The One, and you feel bad for not waiting for them, or they may not even want
@stingernick - to be with you because of it; if you weren't ready for it in the first place, you deal with all kinds of unnecessary sadness, guilt, resentment, heartbreak, uncertainty, distrust, and insecurity; also, there are certain mechanisms built into your brain that associate sex with permanent loveand fidelity, and if you have sex without that commitment, it will eventually break that association in your brain, so that when you are finally married, it does not mean the same to you.
@stingernick For males, hormones in marriage include endorphins, and initially seratonin/norepinephrine. (true for females too) The pregnancy of a woman a man is being intimate with also leads to the release of a monogamy hormone (vasopressin) in the male.Outside of marriage in casual relationships the chemicals are different. It is primarily high levels of testosterone (which is present at moderate levels in marital intimacy). This high level is addictive and damaging over long time periods.
we believe that your body is sacred and that sex should only be between a married couple. if everyone followed this, there would be no adultery - one of God's commandments, no broken vows due to affairs, no std's. think about all the young unwed mothers out there and the sadness it brings to not only their life, but the child's. what about the emotional distress from two teens having sex because they think they are in love and then one gets dumped? hope this helps.
@stingernick pregnant? abortion? regret? STD? reputation? the ability to develop lasting relationships? guilt or shame? ability to trust? Self esteem? Happiness comes from helping others, not from gratifying yourself through them.
It is like if you have sex with someone not your husband (like a boyfriend) and he takes your virginity and leaves you so you feel cheated. Or he gets you pregnant and won't father the child. It scars you emotionally.
Or if you are a man, that girl could leave you and you would feel cheated. There is an emotional factor.
@stingernick It really depends on those involved in my opinion. If two people or even one person feels undervalued or used, emotional trauma may result. Sex, within marriage, can come with emotional damages too. Nothing is perfect and full proof.
Wait... I don't get how sex before marriage is dangerous like flying too low to trees. Emotional damage and other dangers don't happen during marriage? Only outside of?
@genaphidman Of course there is always a possibility of emotional damage and other dangers within marriage. Divorces exemplify that. Yet, if both persons keep themselves in proper conduct with God's standards and put Him and the covenants made with Him first, the marriage will be strong. The covenants made in Temple Marriages are Eternal and everlasting. The point of the standards pointed out in this video is to prepare us with standards that will help us keep those covenants and be worthy.
@alwaystired3348 Been there, lived through that. But I've still got to say that I'm happy that I followed standards of chastity even when the other person in my marriage did not. There are blessings for making wise choices even when those you care about don't. I must admit though, it isn't fun to go through!
@genaphidman In case no one has replied to you directly, come back to this video and read the comments by wanderangel01. They explained it perfectly :)
of course there can be emotional damage in a marriage too. but, if everyone kept their body sacred and only had sex with their spouse, it would solve a lot of problems both in and out of marriage. stds, divorce due to cheating, babies born to unwed mothers, etc. one of God's commandments is 'thou shalt not commit adultery". adultery is sex outside of marriage.
@talkinturtles adultery is not just physical, but can be emotional too, (those who commit lust in their heart). I love how Jesus gave us a higher law to live by, going one step deeper than actions, but how our thoughts and feelings are important and significant too.
@genaphidman I believe that sex is an expression of love so binding and sacred that it should only be experienced within a permanently committed relationship (marriage) where any children born will have a family. The power to create life is pretty serious stuff. It was given by God to bring new life and to express love to our spouses. Taking that power lightly by disregarding His commandments is dangerous to our spiritual well being.
@genaphidman Marriage is a covenant to both your spouse as well to God, physical intimacy outside of this covenant can lead to unintended consequences, broken homes and broken families are the most common tragedy of either the breaking this covenant or doing this outside of the covenant
This is so true! me and my husband were married in the Philippines manila temple. I am so blessed to have 3 wonderful children. I am so blessed to have a wonderful husband!
I kind of wish this video was available when I was A teen. I did set limits on things but I think I could have set more rules for myself that would have helped when I was dating. I love this video
What everyone needs to hear youth or adult dating doesn't just happen when your young and as an adult it may be harder to set standards cuz you think your mature enough to handle it. I Love the powerful, loving message you share with the world! Teach them in thy youth so they can reap the rewards of God sooner and so the light of Christ will be with them when temptations comes lurking to destroy! Also so they can be thy example to their peers and have a positive domino effect instead of a negat
Unique and creative way to teach an extremely important principle. I love it. I hope every youth and parent will view and internalize the message in this video. It will bring great happiness if it is followed and lived.
Wow! That was amazing! I'm not Mormon (Catholic) but you guys have summarized so wonderfully what devout Catholics hold so true. The Mormon church is in tight and near perfect alliance with the morals Catholics profess as well! I solute you for your valiant efforts amidst a culture of lawless ever-changing Christianity trying to find loop-holes and live the Gospel as closest to the edge as possible like youve said. Its great to see a church who sees the bigger picture and knows what's important.
@TheRougeHawksClan Whoa! It's wonderfull to see that not everybody criticize us. Thank you for your post.! =D
although we have diferents religions, at the end we are Christians and we love Jesus. People like you make I wish to be a better person ( Sorry if my English is not correct. I'm from Spain)
@TheRougeHawksClan Yes- It is so great to see Catholics (and often other Christians) stand strong by the standards of chastity, fidelity, marriage and family. It is definitely a standard to hold up as a way to real happiness in life. It is also incredibly important to teach our children and grandchildren. Best wishes and God bless!
@TheRougeHawksClan Thank you for that comment. I know i'm not the maker of this video, but still. I just like to see that people from two different (yet still Christian) religions can get along. It is great that you are an open minded person, unlike many very stubborn people from any sect.
This video is exactly right
NovelistVampireGirl 1 week ago
I am a young woman. I have committed serious petting before. I have been in deep misery ever since, and I know that I will only be relieved of my pain after confessing what I've done. Could I still get married in the temple someday? Please help..
annedalled 1 week ago
Ok so why is it that "emotional damage" can only come from physical activity OUTSIDE of marriage? You realize how much hostility or ruthless behavior can come between spouses and you don't even acknowledge that. This whole religion is so one-sided it makes me sick. It's not love unless we say so. We won't say so unless you do it our way. We won't LET you do it our way unless you follow our rules. So you better not do what we tell you not to do because some people don't like it.
fantabulousK 2 weeks ago
damage of physical Intimacy before marriage,
-Broken family, Hurts parents and children
-The emotional attachment received through that process connects people deeply, which would be broken or emotionally damaging when/if that person leaves you. Its too be used when people have truly committed their hearts to marriage and each other forever.
The process is, Marriage then sex, so that the Husband and Wife have made the commitment before children are involved.
Mrgigaboom 3 weeks ago
it is awesome!:)
utah434 4 weeks ago
IT´S SIMPLY NICE VIDEO !!
talbertofdz 1 month ago
why so many dislikes? :'(
siriusblackisawsome 1 month ago
I'm a Catholic. I liked this video :)
ThePhazonMonkey 1 month ago 8
@ThePhazonMonkey , I am glad you did. Would you consider learning more about our faith?
Philip02K 1 month ago
if intimacy carried no emotional consequences adultery wouldn't bother anyone. Multiple sexual partners wouldn't matter. Even pedophiles who are guilty of no real physical abuse would not bother anyone. Obviously the sexual act carries powerful emotional consequences with it. Intimacy can be a beautiful emotional bond, but without commitment it will destroy. Marriage helps proclaim and encourage that commitment.
wtw6 2 months ago 6
Because marriage has never ever caused emotional damage and is always free of all problems :D Oh wait no
MrPerforex 2 months ago 2
I love this video! It makes sense.
miZzPriSs88 3 months ago
i have a legitimate question that i wish to be taken seriously: why does God not like pre-marital sex? It does not harm anybody, it only shows love. What "emotional damage" could possibly come from just sex?
D3r3ct0rsCut 4 months ago
@D3r3ct0rsCut The sacred power of procreation is a gift from god to bring His spirit children to Earth so they can have the same blessings we do that come with following the plan of salvation, which helps us to become more like God. Only through the right authority which comes with marriage should you use this power. That is how sacred it is. To abstain from premarital sex is a commandment and more often than not it does noticeably harm people and it will always harm your spiritual well being.
knakira123 2 months ago
@D3r3ct0rsCut Sex is sacred, if that makes sense. The purpose of sex is to procreate, sure it feels good and that's fine because that's the why God made it. As stated before, the purpose of sex is to bring children into this world, and God would have you bring his children into the world into a stable family environment to loving parents. As for what emotional damage may come? Countless reasons can be given.
RainbowManification 2 months ago
Great way to share with the youth!
dha3 4 months ago
O my goodness! That is a great video!
MegaGreyGuy 5 months ago
This is the best video scribe I have ever seen. Can you refer me to the artist? I'd like to see if they can do some work for me.
JWSuretyBonds 5 months ago
Este mensaje esta en español o con subtitulos? muchas gracias...
diegoaranedamartinez 5 months ago
Honestly, who would dislike this?? It makes these things SOO clear! :D
BronSoloSV 6 months ago
This video shows quite clearly that you cannot break a Commandment of God; you can only break yourself against the Commandment.
DrTerminus 7 months ago
This is for youth, but it's great for "grown ups" as well, such as me :)
bum291 7 months ago
These videos and all scriptures/messages should be made into videos, it is much easier and entertaining to WATCH a DVD or Movie like this than to take the time to read each letter in a word and comprehend them. I mean it takes more letters to pernounce each letter in a word than to abbreviate. So much time is wasted today, help us learn easier. You can listen to scriptures online just copy and paste this url in your browser -->> lds.org/mp3/newarchive/0,18615,5249-1,00.html
jkulesha 7 months ago
I saw this video in EFY.
It was one of the best part of it :D
edy231094 7 months ago
I think this can confuse teenagers by not factoring in their hormone levels. The list includes things such as passionate kissing or genital touching, obviously, but what about factoring in that some teenage males get aroused just by being in the same room as the opposite sex. This shouldnt be seen as giving in to their sexual urges or commiting a sin because its a physical impulse they don't have any control over.
psychohippygoth 7 months ago
@psychohippygoth I think this video counsels to not purposefully try and find/do things that cause arousal to feel pleasure. Obviously males are going to be prone to be aroused even when it is not their fault. However, I think this video is saying that one must avoid, as much as possible, doing things that arouse these feelings, such as genital touching, passionate kissing, etc.
hanners505 7 months ago
@psychohippygoth Actually, the Church's position about sexual attraction is that it isn't sin. Like you said, one cannot control that. The only thing that's sin is acting upon the attraction by doing passionate kissing or touching those sacred parts of another's body. Also, the Church wants one to avoid doing the things that arrouse such feelings moreso than just being in the same room. You must agree that being in the same room as someone and kissing them arrouse 2 different levels of feeling.
FighterOfWhatsRight 6 months ago
This video is amazing.
Beckatitis 7 months ago
Who said we are supposed to get married?
thalesquadros 7 months ago
Fantastic! Loved the presentation method and message delivery!! Great for my priesthood class.
tkcollette 7 months ago
Correct message and a super presentation method!!. Just like the Royal Society for the art's talks I've seen recently. Visual keeps you hooked.. it's almost fun to pay attention. keep up this good message and maybe give us more like this.
jaredtzulbatz 7 months ago
I love the big picture. I love the gospel! :D
MotoXGirl95 7 months ago
exactly right :)
MsLavinia1994 8 months ago
well, now I know what to shoot for, and how to act more formal during a date.
lumberluc 8 months ago
I love this video! coolest video ever seen! The gospel is really Great!
sweetvoices45 8 months ago
Is this video in Spanish? It is a very useful tool for teaching. Please, let me know if it is in Spanish. Johnattan Santacruz. Bogotá, Colombia.
santacruzmj 8 months ago
Um, am I the only one who thinks comparing sex to deadly plane crashes and boating catastrophes makes sex look frightening??
carlasue88 8 months ago
@carlasue88 - That's becuase it IS comparable if done outside marriage.
bbuyack 8 months ago
@carlasue88 Sex is not being compared to the plane crashes or the boating catastrophes. Rather it is being compared to flying and boating, which are great activities when following the rules of safety. It is the ignoring of the standards of chastity that are equating with the crashes and catastrophes.
jcaxelson 6 months ago 3
This is a very good video and a very good guide to all.
LDStothecore 8 months ago
Correct message and a super presentation method!!. Just like the Royal Society for the art's talks I've seen recently. Visual keeps you hooked.. it's almost fun to pay attention. keep up this good message and maybe give us more like this.
dunkziy 8 months ago
hahaha bishope loves this talk =] sounds so better explaind in this video hahaha don't we love our bishopes
nmflash8 8 months ago 3
3:31 The couple at the end are INCREDIBLE statues! It's not a picture--there's a person moving in the background and the couple blink. Crazy!
akpokemon 8 months ago
This is awesome!
keenansea 8 months ago
I'm Mormon, I believe in Jesus Christ, I know he loves me. I love the Gospel.
pahera30 8 months ago 5
People who don't like this message, probably don't because they have already "messed up" ... . don't get down on yourself, forgive yourself, seek help/counseling if needed and create for yourself new standards so you don't "mess up" again..
It's never to late to repent and try again to become and do better.. NEVER
munke2112 8 months ago 2
Sending this link to my teens boys :) they already know these things but it will help them to hear it another way than from just me.
X24Xanne 8 months ago
I am a chemistry instructor at community college level. The more I learn about the chemistry of attraction, the more this makes complete sense. When a woman is intimate for the first time, she has a high level of oxytocin released into her system. This is the same chemical that is released when a woman gives birth. It is a bonding hormone, but in this case it is intended to bond her permanently to her husband. Depression often results when there is no husband, but oxytocin is there.
Elizabeth53677 8 months ago
I wish the world saw this principle as truth. I work in healthcare and see many patients a day. I have seen the results of breaking the law of chasity. It brings me great sadness to see first hand women having children out of wedlock or deciding to abort. However, it gives me great power to see how it has blessed my life, my wife, and my family after staying chaste when I was dating. Thanks for the video I will show this to my children when they get older. Thanks!!
2josieboys 9 months ago
wonderful, I simply love how the Church reminds us to stay pure and clean and they show us how to do it. I also love it that the video reminds us that we can talk with God to work things out and figure out how to best live the standards set by living prophets of the Lord. The standards given here and the ideas given to strengthen personal standards are wonderful. Also, I agree that it is sad that there are so many dislikes with this video.
ridoco234 9 months ago
me encanta este video!!... Es muy oportuno en una sociedad mundial que se deleita en los placeres carnales!.. hace poco lei en 2nefi33:5 " y hablan asperamente contra el pecado,segun la claridad de la verdad;por tanto, nadie se enojara con las palabras que he escrito(este video), a menos que sea el espiritu del diablo"... Agradezco por tener profetas vivientes en este tiempo de mi vida porque me enseñan la verdad y puedo tener la vision de las cosas que mi Padre Celestial desea que haga.gracias!
TheVictormorales21 9 months ago
hahaha bishop showed us this on sunday :) in the chapel. i love our bishop
QTbookworm91 9 months ago
I really love this message. It'll help me explain this concept to my own children.
However, I really wish this had subtitles/captions. I belong to a Deaf branch - wish this message was accessible to those who are deaf too.
sunshinejdp 9 months ago
Great for adults too!
fabchz 9 months ago 5
I wish we had presentations like THIS when I was a teen (1980's). Instead, we had a prophet back then (S. Kimball) give us the DOOM & GLOOM of sexual sin. I'm glad that the Church nowadays is able to give a more positive light on the blessings of obedience and how it can be done.
rancox265 9 months ago
@rancox265 If you've ever been a Bishop or SP you would probably not think of the "Miracle of Forgiveness" as Doom & Gloom. If you could see the tragedy of sexual sin in the lives of people firsthand you would not label what that sweet, gentle prophet taught as you did. Re-read the M of M. Read with the right spirit it should be a great experience for you. Take care.
tsfab4 8 months ago 2
It's depressing that this video has so many dislikes. :L
BradTh3lad 9 months ago 5
@BradTh3lad
That's YouTube for you; On the other hand isn't it awesome that it has twice as many "Likes"?!?!?! :)
jaredloveless 9 months ago
@BradTh3lad It is likely because many people are afraid to hear the facts.
CRL73hippo 9 months ago
@CRL73hippo And so many of the facts are not known broadly or taught clearly. It would be wonderful if we were more educated about the effects psychologically, physically, and spiritually of premarital intimacy as a society.
Elizabeth53677 8 months ago
This is prehaps one of the best videos I have seen on youtube! its great! so well done and is soooooooo true in what it is teaching!
awakomation 9 months ago
Can someone explain to me what emotional damage comes from physical intimacy outside of marriage? I'm fuzzy on that.
stingernick 9 months ago 20
@stingernick - There are so many things that could mean: you thought you were ready, but you really weren't; you deal with guilt from an unwanted pregnancy that could include adoption, abortion, or ruining a baby's life; the sadness, loss of self worth and embarrassment when you eventually get used or dumped by someone; the loss of trust from your parents and God; the lifelong effects of an STD; when you finally find The One, and you feel bad for not waiting for them, or they may not even want
wanderangel01 9 months ago 4
@stingernick - to be with you because of it; if you weren't ready for it in the first place, you deal with all kinds of unnecessary sadness, guilt, resentment, heartbreak, uncertainty, distrust, and insecurity; also, there are certain mechanisms built into your brain that associate sex with permanent loveand fidelity, and if you have sex without that commitment, it will eventually break that association in your brain, so that when you are finally married, it does not mean the same to you.
wanderangel01 9 months ago 3
@wanderangel01 Very well put.
bertimusprime 9 months ago
@stingernick For males, hormones in marriage include endorphins, and initially seratonin/norepinephrine. (true for females too) The pregnancy of a woman a man is being intimate with also leads to the release of a monogamy hormone (vasopressin) in the male.Outside of marriage in casual relationships the chemicals are different. It is primarily high levels of testosterone (which is present at moderate levels in marital intimacy). This high level is addictive and damaging over long time periods.
Elizabeth53677 8 months ago
we believe that your body is sacred and that sex should only be between a married couple. if everyone followed this, there would be no adultery - one of God's commandments, no broken vows due to affairs, no std's. think about all the young unwed mothers out there and the sadness it brings to not only their life, but the child's. what about the emotional distress from two teens having sex because they think they are in love and then one gets dumped? hope this helps.
talkinturtles 8 months ago 2
@stingernick pregnant? abortion? regret? STD? reputation? the ability to develop lasting relationships? guilt or shame? ability to trust? Self esteem? Happiness comes from helping others, not from gratifying yourself through them.
nelsoncannon 3 months ago 7
@nelsoncannon @stingernick and the feelings of unworthiness of disobeying your Heavenly Father <:) pray about it the Holy Ghost will never lie to you
knakira123 2 months ago
@stingernick You want a list?
RainbowManification 2 months ago 2
@stingernick Is this a serious question? If so...
It is like if you have sex with someone not your husband (like a boyfriend) and he takes your virginity and leaves you so you feel cheated. Or he gets you pregnant and won't father the child. It scars you emotionally.
Or if you are a man, that girl could leave you and you would feel cheated. There is an emotional factor.
SportsGirl234 2 months ago 3
@stingernick It really depends on those involved in my opinion. If two people or even one person feels undervalued or used, emotional trauma may result. Sex, within marriage, can come with emotional damages too. Nothing is perfect and full proof.
522aromano 2 weeks ago
Wait... I don't get how sex before marriage is dangerous like flying too low to trees. Emotional damage and other dangers don't happen during marriage? Only outside of?
genaphidman 9 months ago 15
@genaphidman Of course there is always a possibility of emotional damage and other dangers within marriage. Divorces exemplify that. Yet, if both persons keep themselves in proper conduct with God's standards and put Him and the covenants made with Him first, the marriage will be strong. The covenants made in Temple Marriages are Eternal and everlasting. The point of the standards pointed out in this video is to prepare us with standards that will help us keep those covenants and be worthy.
alwaystired3348 9 months ago
@alwaystired3348 Been there, lived through that. But I've still got to say that I'm happy that I followed standards of chastity even when the other person in my marriage did not. There are blessings for making wise choices even when those you care about don't. I must admit though, it isn't fun to go through!
Elizabeth53677 8 months ago
@genaphidman In case no one has replied to you directly, come back to this video and read the comments by wanderangel01. They explained it perfectly :)
RachelKings 9 months ago
@genaphidman Well, A wife and husband is more reliable and committed to stick together than a boyfriend or girlfriend.
artisticpiano 9 months ago
of course there can be emotional damage in a marriage too. but, if everyone kept their body sacred and only had sex with their spouse, it would solve a lot of problems both in and out of marriage. stds, divorce due to cheating, babies born to unwed mothers, etc. one of God's commandments is 'thou shalt not commit adultery". adultery is sex outside of marriage.
talkinturtles 8 months ago 2
@talkinturtles adultery is not just physical, but can be emotional too, (those who commit lust in their heart). I love how Jesus gave us a higher law to live by, going one step deeper than actions, but how our thoughts and feelings are important and significant too.
TerriblesHorse 8 months ago
@genaphidman I believe that sex is an expression of love so binding and sacred that it should only be experienced within a permanently committed relationship (marriage) where any children born will have a family. The power to create life is pretty serious stuff. It was given by God to bring new life and to express love to our spouses. Taking that power lightly by disregarding His commandments is dangerous to our spiritual well being.
busybeenumber1 3 months ago 15
@genaphidman Marriage is a covenant to both your spouse as well to God, physical intimacy outside of this covenant can lead to unintended consequences, broken homes and broken families are the most common tragedy of either the breaking this covenant or doing this outside of the covenant
RainbowManification 2 months ago
This is so true! me and my husband were married in the Philippines manila temple. I am so blessed to have 3 wonderful children. I am so blessed to have a wonderful husband!
ruthcinsigne 9 months ago
I love this very kind reminder. I'm so grateful for the knowledge I have of the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are so blessed ^_^
zdee25 9 months ago
I kind of wish this video was available when I was A teen. I did set limits on things but I think I could have set more rules for myself that would have helped when I was dating. I love this video
Betsybel0726 9 months ago
I adore the RSA Animate style animation. It really does engage every type of "learner" and entertain without being silly. Great job!
salllbug 9 months ago
I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it !!!!!
verun4ik29 9 months ago
I needed this so much. I need to refocus and stay in the straight and narrow path. I don't want anything less than a temple marriage.
ldslady84 9 months ago 2
That was great! Living a chaste life has blessed me beyond measure. I am SO happy to know about this.
tpbarron 9 months ago
Well done.
Picknroll6 9 months ago
What everyone needs to hear youth or adult dating doesn't just happen when your young and as an adult it may be harder to set standards cuz you think your mature enough to handle it. I Love the powerful, loving message you share with the world! Teach them in thy youth so they can reap the rewards of God sooner and so the light of Christ will be with them when temptations comes lurking to destroy! Also so they can be thy example to their peers and have a positive domino effect instead of a negat
JellyGod1 9 months ago
I love how these videos come at the exact right moment you need them
iRoamGEEK 9 months ago 83
great
nice weekend
sonia&family
pedrosonia 9 months ago
Unique and creative way to teach an extremely important principle. I love it. I hope every youth and parent will view and internalize the message in this video. It will bring great happiness if it is followed and lived.
mcchylite 9 months ago 3
This is very good! I loved the information, and the way it was presented (drawings et cetera).
stonejones1 9 months ago
Wow! That was amazing! I'm not Mormon (Catholic) but you guys have summarized so wonderfully what devout Catholics hold so true. The Mormon church is in tight and near perfect alliance with the morals Catholics profess as well! I solute you for your valiant efforts amidst a culture of lawless ever-changing Christianity trying to find loop-holes and live the Gospel as closest to the edge as possible like youve said. Its great to see a church who sees the bigger picture and knows what's important.
TheRougeHawksClan 9 months ago 189
@TheRougeHawksClan Thanks!
stonejones1 9 months ago
@TheRougeHawksClan thats awesome, best comment ive seen ever :)
iRoamGEEK 9 months ago 3
@TheRougeHawksClan Whoa! It's wonderfull to see that not everybody criticize us. Thank you for your post.! =D
although we have diferents religions, at the end we are Christians and we love Jesus. People like you make I wish to be a better person ( Sorry if my English is not correct. I'm from Spain)
92Wfy92 9 months ago
@TheRougeHawksClan Yes- It is so great to see Catholics (and often other Christians) stand strong by the standards of chastity, fidelity, marriage and family. It is definitely a standard to hold up as a way to real happiness in life. It is also incredibly important to teach our children and grandchildren. Best wishes and God bless!
Elizabeth53677 8 months ago
very well said! thanks for the positive post!
talkinturtles 8 months ago
@TheRougeHawksClan Thank you for that comment. I know i'm not the maker of this video, but still. I just like to see that people from two different (yet still Christian) religions can get along. It is great that you are an open minded person, unlike many very stubborn people from any sect.
BronSoloSV 7 months ago