Christianity is built on unconditional love, not good morals. Check out these perspectives from other Christians who have rejected the idea that premarital sex is wrong.

Sex is a sensitive and personal topic, and it's no surprise to see divergent points of view. Let's look at both sides of the debate around whether sex before marriage is a sin.

The Bible does not condemn premarital sex. I was surprised to learn this, after a lifetime of reading verses that clearly said that sex outside of marriage was wrong — but then I began to study the text more deeply.

Depending on your background, the word "chastity" might make your skin crawl. For me, it conjures up an image of a woman in a frilly 18th-century dress with multiple layers of undergarments, being careful to not reveal her ankles to anyone.