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DougP · 05-07-2005, 05:16 AM

In this shower this morning, I got to thinking. Why are christians against teen pregnancy so much, and why do they claim people should only have children when they are older and married. If I remember correctly, Mary was 14 when she had Jesus, and they seem to worship her enough.

-Doug

IamMoose · 05-07-2005, 06:50 AM

Was she 14? I always thought 17. Hmmm, impregnanting a 14 year old girl against her will would get you a LOOOOOONG jail sentence in this day and age. Somehow I don't think 'but God did it first!' would go down well in court..

I think that what xians specifically object to is what they see as immorality though.

@last · 05-07-2005, 06:59 AM

This has probably, under many ages, been primarily economic issue.
Even now it is probably better for a girl to get a basic education before she has a baby.

Then of coarse there are always the type of people who get on their high-horses and judge others of whom they know nothing.

Do they still call the children of unmarried mothers illegitimate in England?

GaryP · 05-07-2005, 07:04 AM

I thought some Biblical "scholars" put Mary's age at as young as 12.

DougP · 05-07-2005, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by IamMoose

I think that what xians specifically object to is what they see as immorality though.

Is god doing some immoral then? (Not necessarily aiming this at you Moosie)

-Doug

Anat · 05-07-2005, 09:49 AM

You might find this interesting:
From Maryland -- Age of Consent

Quote:

A 13-year-old Maryland girl apparently spent her seventh grade year a
little more actively than me. Tina Akers wed Wayne Compton, 29, in late
August, when she was eight months pregnant. The marriage was perfectly
legal under Maryland law, which allows any girl under the age of 16 to
marry with parental consent and proof of pregnancy. Plenty of people cried
that "there oughta be a law." But there already is--those same
circumstances would allow a statutory rape prosecution.

The marriage law actually provides a disincentive for engaging in safe sex
with minors. Note to prospective pedophiles: Leave your condoms at
home, because if you get her pregnant, you can marry her and avoid a jail
term. Following your gym teacher's prophylactic advice could prove quite
costly.

From there:

Quote:

Are churches generally willing to baptize a baby before the mother is old enough to be confirmed?

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DougP Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,441	Christianity and teen pregnancy. In this shower this morning, I got to thinking. Why are christians against teen pregnancy so much, and why do they claim people should only have children when they are older and married. If I remember correctly, Mary was 14 when she had Jesus, and they seem to worship her enough. -Doug

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05-07-2005, 06:50 AM	#2
IamMoose Veteran Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: On the fringes of the Lake District, UK Posts: 9,528	Was she 14? I always thought 17. Hmmm, impregnanting a 14 year old girl against her will would get you a LOOOOOONG jail sentence in this day and age. Somehow I don't think 'but God did it first!' would go down well in court.. I think that what xians specifically object to is what they see as immorality though.

05-07-2005, 06:59 AM	#3
@last Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hällefornäs Sweden Posts: 235	This has probably, under many ages, been primarily economic issue. Even now it is probably better for a girl to get a basic education before she has a baby. Then of coarse there are always the type of people who get on their high-horses and judge others of whom they know nothing. Do they still call the children of unmarried mothers illegitimate in England?

05-07-2005, 07:04 AM	#4
GaryP Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lancaster, OH Posts: 1,792	I thought some Biblical "scholars" put Mary's age at as young as 12.

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