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Bekah · 02-14-2003, 01:08 AM

Okay, I must say that I've been influenced by many books and people - and God, or Eru. The end result is that I'm not going to even kiss before the vows have been said at the alter. Go on, call me an nutter, but it's not the point here, I'm just trying to give you guys a little idea of my view-point.

I agree with what Helen said, but I'd also like to add...it's kind of relevant on Earth too. And the elves aren't here any more - I'm talking about the race of men. And Beren, as someone pointed out, is of the race of men.

If you make love, there's a bond - not visible, of course - that's going to stay there. For those of you who are Christians, check out Paul's letters to the Corinthians - for those of you who aren't, I am not trying to force my beliefs down your throat. There's a verse in there that says something like, "if a man loves a prostitute, there will be a bond between them." I'm talking about eros here, not agape or any of the other loves. And I'm not certain about the verse, sorry. There's also a verse in Genesis that says that a man will leave his house and parents and cleave to his wife - sex is something sacred, which is why it is reserved for marriage, which is basically a statement to everyone saying that you love this person, and will stick with them, 'until death do you part'. Because sex is not something to be trifled with, it's cementing a bond of life between you.

I'm going to bed now.

God bless,

~ Elentari II

[ February 14, 2003: Message edited by: Bekah ]

02-14-2003, 01:08 AM	#7
Bekah Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Several miles over the madness horizon and accelerating Posts: 431	Okay, I must say that I've been influenced by many books and people - and God, or Eru. The end result is that I'm not going to even kiss before the vows have been said at the alter. Go on, call me an nutter, but it's not the point here, I'm just trying to give you guys a little idea of my view-point. I agree with what Helen said, but I'd also like to add...it's kind of relevant on Earth too. And the elves aren't here any more - I'm talking about the race of men. And Beren, as someone pointed out, is of the race of men. If you make love, there's a bond - not visible, of course - that's going to stay there. For those of you who are Christians, check out Paul's letters to the Corinthians - for those of you who aren't, I am not trying to force my beliefs down your throat. There's a verse in there that says something like, "if a man loves a prostitute, there will be a bond between them." I'm talking about eros here, not agape or any of the other loves. And I'm not certain about the verse, sorry. There's also a verse in Genesis that says that a man will leave his house and parents and cleave to his wife - sex is something sacred, which is why it is reserved for marriage, which is basically a statement to everyone saying that you love this person, and will stick with them, 'until death do you part'. Because sex is not something to be trifled with, it's cementing a bond of life between you. I'm going to bed now. God bless, ~ Elentari II [ February 14, 2003: Message edited by: Bekah ] __________________ Vocatus Atque Non Vocatus Deus Aderit ------------~~~~~~~~~~~~~------------ A laita Atar, ar Yondo, ar Ainasule. Ve nes i yessesse na sin, ar yeva tennoio. Nasie.