Not Quite the Same...

Though I agree with most of the fundamentals of Corina's views on purity, I actually have more of a strict view on it. I pretty much agree with everything she has put, but I also believe that dating isn't for me - ever. I just won't; I believe that God has given everybody an arranged marriage, so I'll just stick to waiting for Him to let me meet my future husband. Now I admit, not everyone is suited to not date. However, I do believe that everyone has been issued the charge to remain pure physically, spiritually, and emotionally - God leave no indefinites on the subject of purity. But back to the not dating thing, it's also a big commitment, but I think it will so much better to have a BEST FRIEND than a BOYFRIEND. I also am not going to hold any guy's hand until I'm engaged to him. (Like the girl in the charm bracelet story.) It was actually an old Jewish tradition that virgin girls did not ever touch a man's hands. There are three things that keep me from ever even thinking of backing down: 1) I made an oath to God, myself, and my future husband to stay pure mentally, physically, and spiritually, 2) I want to be able to look my husband in the eyes with complete assurance that I have kept every side of my oath, and 3) I just can't get over how sweet it will make my wedding day and how perfect it will be. My name literally means "gateway to purity" in a middle eastern language and I intend to make God, purity, love, and loyalty the center of my marriage one day.