Premarital sex

I disagree with my opponent's refusal to accept my sources because an organisation has a political stance or religious affiliation. In research it is important to establish self-interest of organisations or groups that would carry out studies as the data collected is not considered as reliable as independent studies. However, there are some cases where this does not apply. It is clear that the subject we are dealing with effects the whole of humanity, especially those who do or plan to engage in sexual activity within their lifetime. So I would argue that all parties and sources of information would always have some kind of bias regardless of how impartial they attempted to be. Although I understand and agree to a point, I consider that all sources are biased and we should still examine information provided. Research indicating a moral judgement is not automatically biased. Science is by nature investigative. The word science had become a word that people and society assume means accuracy and truth. Now, whilst science is supposed to be the pursuit of accuracy and truth, there are many aspects of science that is developing which means mistakes, and various opinions which mean error. Ideally science should be impartial but in practice it is heavily influenced by politics, multi-national organisations, diverse agendas and bias. Science itself is generally based on theoretical assumptions which are then tested. Science is not always exact, and itself includes philosophy usually assumptions made by scientists or research teams in pursuit of evidence. Morality is not merely what is right or wrong but an attempt to protect self and society from harm. Morality is also about preventing corruption of self and society, not merely spiritually but also relationally, physically, emotionally and psychologically. Morality is not exclusive to Christianity and morality plays a huge part in societies around the world. Teenage sex issues are valid in discussing pre-marital sex. Whilst I agree with my opponent that pre-marital sex is not technically the same as promiscuity, usually promiscuity is pre-martial unless this is done within marriage and then it becomes adultery. http://www.thefreedictionary.com... http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com... As expressed earlier I do not agree that pre-marital sex has health benefits based on WHO definition. Neither does it strengthen relationship but rather leads to expectations of commitment and a desire of the deepening of relationships in the majority of cases. I believe this can only safely be achieved within a healthy marriage. Sex is not merely about pleasure but about bonding and a spiritual connection, personality is shared along with memories. These memories effect future relationships and can have a negative result when deeper intimacy is developing. Abstinence can be extremely beneficial. This can be seen in the tradition of certain sports like boxing, martial arts and soccer where abstinence improves performance and effectiveness. Abstinence can also increase concentration and stamina and is used frequently today throughout the world. But I do agree that forced abstinence can cause health problems, dishonesty and should only be a personal choice. Sunday Times (2004) suggests that sexual promiscuity amongst young men could be the cause of prostate cancer later on in life. Earlier reports had made a similar conclusion in regards to the sexual activity of young women. Some would argue that promiscuity is different to pre-marital sex but although there are the relatively rare occasions where couples have exclusively monogamous pre-marital sex, the vast majority are promiscuous and therefore these two factors can frequently be linked. In a separate study on a different continent it was also concluded that promiscuity could have played an important role in vastly increasing the chances of STD's and cancer, Medical News Today (2004), The News Today (2009). http://www.timesonline.co.uk... http://www.medicalnewstoday.com... http://www.thenewstoday.info... It is also clear that pre-marital sex, especially with multiple partners have an effect of the psychological well-being of individuals in later life, Suite 101 (2010). Nine out of ten Americans admit to pre-marital sex, Suite 101 (2008), which has a devastating effect on the success of marriage, Counselling Solutions (2009). People who argue against marriage often forget that pre-marital sex can devastate newly formed marriages and increase the chance of later problems such as in-ability to relate, guilt, dissatisfaction, adultery, emotional and psychological damage and even the breakup of marriage. http://dating-advice.suite101.com... http://teen-sexuality.suite101.com... http://www.competent...