How American Evangelicals View Sex Before Marriage
In short
Evangelical churches generally teach that sex is reserved for marriage, a message popularized by pledge campaigns such as True Love Waits. Evangelicals remain the most conservative large Christian group: in Pew's 2019 survey, 46% said sex in a committed unmarried relationship is sometimes or always acceptable, versus 67% of mainline Protestants.
What the full article will cover
- What do evangelical churches teach about sex before marriage?
- Which Bible passages do evangelicals cite?
- How did purity pledges shape evangelical youth culture?
- What do evangelicals believe today, according to Pew?
- How do evangelical views compare with other Christians?
Frequently asked questions
- Do evangelicals consider living together a sin?
- What is True Love Waits?
- Are younger evangelicals changing their views?
Sources
- pewresearch.org — https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2020/08/31/half-of-u-s-christians-say-casual-sex-between-consenting-adults-is-sometimes-or-always-acceptable/
- pewresearch.org — https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/11/06/marriage-and-cohabitation-in-the-u-s/
- lifeway.com — https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/true-love-waits
General information, not legal or religious advice.