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Greg
11th Grade student
"Chastity is all about respect: respect for myself, respect for others, and respect for [the] intended purpose for my body."
Theology of the Body for Teens
Tuesday evenings in July and August
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So what is Chastity anyway?
Simply stated: Chastity is sexual self control! Chastity helps us understand that our bodies are good and beautiful. Our bodies are so awesome. We need to respect our body as if it was the most important possession in the world - because it is! Chastity also helps us realize that the sexual attraction we feel for the opposite sex is natural and good, but it is so powerful it deserves our respect. In other words: Chastity is respect! Respect for your body and your sexual desires. Chastity is giving that same respect to others. If you want respect, you have to give it. Chastity is purity in your thoughts, words, and actions. Nobody is perfect, but the closer you can get to living chastity perfectly, the happier you will be. Chastity can help you figure out what life has in store for you. Living chastely can help you fall in love for all the right reasons; it can help you have romance without regret and allow you to have true sexual freedom. We all want freedom. We all want to be in control. Chastity can give you both! Chastity can give you the freedom you deserve!
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