Waiting for the right time

 

Letter to the editor

 

I thought the article “When is the ‘right’ time?”  [3.14, In-Depth] was very interesting. I’d like to offer additional considerations for students. I would like to quote something I received from the Foundation for the Family, Inc. about love and chastity: “Love is patient, kind, willing to endure all things. Love enables a husband and wife to care for and support one another till death do they part. Love in not high-pressured and demanding. Love is much more a decision than a feeling. Sex is a symbol of marital love and commitment. It is meant to be a renewal of the marriage covenant. Freedom is the ability to do what is morally right. Freedom means being able to say ‘no’ to temptations. Chastity is the spiritual energy that helps break the bonds of selfishness and sexual aggressiveness. Chastity is an inner strength that helps you to control your sexual urges. Why chastity? Freedom from: pregnancy, hurry-up wedding, adoption decision, abortion decision, guilt, sexually transmitted diseases, cancer of the cervix, hazards of birth control, self-induced sterility, being used, loss of reputation, ruining your future freedoms to: develop friendships, help others, understand sex, resist temptation, plan your future.”

 

Lynn M. Griesemer, parent