Christian views on virginity and celibacy
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Christian views on virginity and celibacy encompass theological and moral teachings that elevate sexual abstinence—especially for religious vocations—as a sign of spiritual devotion, purity, and undivided commitment to God.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian doctrine
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Christian moral teaching ⓘ Christian sexual ethic ⓘ religious view on sexuality ⓘ |
| affirm |
forgiveness and restoration after sexual sin
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goodness of marriage ⓘ |
| associate |
celibacy with freedom for ministry
ⓘ
virginity with spiritual purity ⓘ |
| basedOn |
New Testament teachings
NERFINISHED
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teachings of Jesus NERFINISHED ⓘ writings of Paul the Apostle NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developedIn | early Church ⓘ |
| distinguishBetween | marriage and celibacy ⓘ |
| emphasize |
purity
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sexual abstinence ⓘ spiritual devotion to God ⓘ undivided commitment to God ⓘ |
| encourage | continence for the sake of the Kingdom of God ⓘ |
| includePractice |
clerical celibacy in some traditions
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consecrated virginity ⓘ religious vows of chastity ⓘ |
| inEasternOrthodoxyAllow | married parish clergy ⓘ |
| inEasternOrthodoxyInclude | celibate episcopate ⓘ |
| influence |
Christian education on sexuality
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church discipline regarding sexual conduct ⓘ formation of religious orders ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
1 Corinthians 7
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Matthew 19:10–12 ⓘ Revelation imagery of the Lamb and virgins ⓘ |
| inManyProtestantTraditionsAllow | married clergy ⓘ |
| inManyProtestantTraditionsEmphasize | chastity within marriage and singleness ⓘ |
| inRomanCatholicismInclude | mandatory celibacy for Latin-rite priests ⓘ |
| oftenLinkTo |
eschatological hope
ⓘ
heavenly marriage of Christ and the Church ⓘ imitation of Christ NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| oftenPresentCelibacyAs | higher state of life ⓘ |
| regardAs |
charism
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evangelical counsel ⓘ vocation ⓘ |
| shapedBy |
ascetic traditions
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monastic movements ⓘ |
| teach |
lifelong celibacy is a legitimate Christian calling
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sexual relations belong within marriage ⓘ virginity before marriage is ideal ⓘ |
| varyAcross |
Eastern Orthodoxy
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Protestantism NERFINISHED ⓘ Roman Catholicism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| warnAgainst |
pride about virginity
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treating marriage as sinful ⓘ |
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