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July 25, 2014


Title: Women and Sexuality
Topic: Sexual Purity
Discussed by Chelsen Vicari
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org

Part 1 of 2

After hearing complaints about the poor treatment of campus rape victims and the hidden nature of such crimes, President Barack Obama has appointed a task force comprised of his Cabinet members to review the issue.

Chelsen Vicari says that males, from an early age, must be taught the value of women. Parents should not only discourage their sons from looking at pornography, but should openly discuss the reason why.

In the same way, parents should instill values or virtue and purity in their daughters. Young men are not the only effected by pornography; even teenage and college-age girls are encouraged to explore their sexuality by viewing pornography. Also, society today puts such a heavy emphasis on sexuality and the need to be accepted that young girls become confused over what is right and what is wrong to do in a relationship.



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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Women and Sexuality
Topic: Sexual Purity
Discussed by Chelsen Vicari
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org

Marriage today is not viewed as a holy, life-long commitment, even within religious and Christian communities. The divorce rate among couples who affiliate with some form of “religion” – Christians, Catholics, Jews – is nearly as appalling as couples who do not.

Does that mean that one out of every two marriages is absolutely doomed for failure? Not at all. According to Chelsen Vicari, we, as a society (not just “Christians”), need to shift our focus back to purity.

Will there still be sex-related crime? Will there still be divorce? I would hope not, but the fact remains that we are an imperfect society filled with temptations, lust, and hate. Only when we turn back to God will America rise up again.

Chelsen Vicari serves as the Evangelical Program Director for the Institute on Religion and Democracy. You can follow her on twitter @ChelsenVicari



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May 6, 2014


Title: Women and Sexuality
Topic: Sexual Purity
Discussed by Chelsen Vicari
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org

Part 1 of 2

After hearing complaints about the poor treatment of campus rape victims and the hidden nature of such crimes, President Barack Obama has appointed a task force comprised of his Cabinet members to review the issue.

Chelsen Vicari says that males, from an early age, must be taught the value of women. Parents should not only discourage their sons from looking at pornography, but should openly discuss the reason why.

In the same way, parents should instill values or virtue and purity in their daughters. Young men are not the only effected by pornography; even teenage and college-age girls are encouraged to explore their sexuality by viewing pornography. Also, society today puts such a heavy emphasis on sexuality and the need to be accepted that young girls become confused over what is right and what is wrong to do in a relationship.



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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Women and Sexuality
Topic: Sexual Purity
Discussed by Chelsen Vicari
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org

Marriage today is not viewed as a holy, life-long commitment, even within religious and Christian communities. The divorce rate among couples who affiliate with some form of “religion” – Christians, Catholics, Jews – is nearly as appalling as couples who do not.

Does that mean that one out of every two marriages is absolutely doomed for failure? Not at all. According to Chelsen Vicari, we, as a society (not just “Christians”), need to shift our focus back to purity.

Will there still be sex-related crime? Will there still be divorce? I would hope not, but the fact remains that we are an imperfect society filled with temptations, lust, and hate. Only when we turn back to God will America rise up again.

Chelsen Vicari serves as the Evangelical Program Director for the Institute on Religion and Democracy. You can follow her on twitter @ChelsenVicari



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January 6, 2014


Title: Costly Toll on the Soul
Topic: Sexual Purity
Discussed by Bart Gingerich
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org

Part 1 of 3

The issue of sex is not an easy topic to discuss. But it is, none the less, a very important topic that must be addressed, especially to teens and college-aged Christians.

According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 80 percent of unmarried Evangelicals between 18 and 29 have engaged in sex before marriage. No one disputes the temptation is out there. But, how can we help our teens and college kids to resist that temptation?



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Title: Part 2 of 3
Topic: Sexual Purity
Discussed by Bart Gingerich
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org

Many young Evangelicals are trying to lower the sexual moral code standard to fit their own desires. Sexual purity is not an old-fashioned notion. It is a Biblical command. When a pastor preachers a sermon on sexual purity, you can hear a pin drop in the sanctuary. Everyone knows that being sexual immoral is a sin, but they just don’t want to hear about it.



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Title: Part 3 of 3
Topic: Sexual Purity
Discussed by Bart Gingerich
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org

Sexual immorality does not only effect the young, unmarried teens and 20-somethings. Men and women who have been married for 10, 20, 30, 40 years can still struggle with sexual sins. But God has an answer and there is help out there!



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January 16, 2013


Title: Costly Toll on the Soul
Topic: Sexual Purity
Discussed by Bart Gingerich
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org

Part 1 of 3

The issue of sex is not an easy topic to discuss. But it is, none the less, a very important topic that must be addressed, especially to teens and college-aged Christians. According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 80 percent of unmarried Evangelicals between 18 and 29 have engaged in sex before marriage. No one disputes the temptation is out there. But, how can we help our teens and college kids to resist that temptation?



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Title: Part 2 of 3
Topic: Sexual Purity
Discussed by Bart Gingerich
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org

Many young Evangelicals are trying to lower the sexual moral code standard to fit their own desires. Sexual purity is not an old-fashioned notion. It is a Biblical command. When a pastor preachers a sermon on sexual purity, you can hear a pin drop in the sanctuary. Everyone knows that being sexual immoral is a sin, but they just don’t want to hear about it.



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Title: Part 3 of 3
Topic: Sexual Purity
Discussed by Bart Gingerich
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org

Sexual immorality does not only effect the young, unmarried teens and 20-somethings. Men and women who have been married for 10, 20, 30, 40 years can still struggle with sexual sins. But God has an answer and there is help out there!



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