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Now for everybody's favorite topic...sex. Sex can play a huge role in the world of cults. Some cults embrace sex to excessive and irresponsible levels. Practices range from sexual rituals to mating with the cult leader in order to become a member. But many cults look down upon sex, even considering the act itself to be immoral and sinful. Thus, members are taught to abstain from it as much as possible. So what are the 4th Watch's views on sex?
The 4th Watch church contains pretty common views on sexuality of many Christian cults and mainstream religions. Sex is not exactly forbidden, and can be enjoyed, but it is taught that sex is only supposed to be between a man and a woman, who are married. Premarital sex is forbidden. Homosexuality is forbidden. Multiple partners is forbidden. Pornography is forbidden. Masturbation is forbidden. Sexual fantasies are forbidden. Pastors are not allowed to marry outside the church. All of these sexual practices are considered dirty and sinful. Engaging in them qualifies you to be damned to eternal hellfire. We are unsure about certain other sexual practices such as oral sex and anal sex, or other forms of sexual expression such as bondage and role-playing, though we're willing to bet that all of these are looked at in the same way as the others. We are also curious to know their stance on birth control, which we have not yet learned, though we would also not be surprised if they are also against these things as well.
It is really a shame that the 4th Watch and other religions have these kinds of views on sex. Sex should not be viewed as dirty or sinful, rather as beautiful and wonderful. There is nothing wrong with sex between a man and woman who are married, but there is also nothing wrong with premarital sex, homosexuality, multiple partners, pornography, masturbation, sexual fantasies, or marrying outside of your religion. However, when it comes to sex, those who engage in it MUST do so responsibly. Sex should be fun, and there are many ways to feel sexually satisfied. There is no reason to limit yourself sexually, just as long as you do it safely and responsibly. Just as well, we find beauty in someone holding onto their virginity and giving it away to someone who they wait for to marry. We wish more persons did this. But this kind of life should not be forced on anybody, and that is what we have the most issue with.
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