Abstinence — a blessing, not a curse

We teach our young people to abstain from the use of alcohol and drugs because of the damage it does to their bodies, both physical and emotional, and yet we promote “safe sex.”

What a paradox!

Pre-marital sex can be just as damaging, if not more so, to a young person. Not only does it increase the chance of sexually transmitted diseases that can cause long-term effects and possible death, but it can increase the chance of emotional scars that silently kill a person from the inside.

These scars can interfere with and often destroy the development of a normal and natural relationship between a couple.

If you want to truly protect young people, then parents, teachers, counsellors and church groups need to teach and promote old-fashioned abstinence.

Let’s get out message straight — abstinence is the safest way!

Therese Rodrigue
Iqaluit