Our American lore, such as George Washington's confession of cutting down the cherry tree or Honest Abe walking miles to return a penny, stress the importance of telling the truth. He who is void of virtuous attachments in private life is, or very soon will be, void of all regard for his country. We are a broken race in a fallen world. For denying the Atonement a man may be faithless, but for denying its need he is insane. We are all caught in the wreck.
Many experts use a disease model to diagnose our cultural maladies.
The author suggests an alternative view. This article discusses the prevalence of and myths about adultery. It also gives practical advice on how couples can prevent marital infidelity. Purity affirms our relationship to Jesus Christ as His Bride. Purity affirms women as a treasure God created for us as a companion and helpmate and not as an object for us to conquer.