Continence cult

The normal urges of animal beings and the natural appetites and impulses of the physical nature are not in conflict with even the highest spiritual attainment 34:7.7

The continence cult originated as a ritual among soldiers prior to engaging in battle; in later days it became the practice of “saints”. ” This cult tolerated marriage only as an evil lesser than fornication. 89:3.6

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Marriage, the lesser evil 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:2,9.
• Man not touch woman 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:1.
• Paul would like all men be single as he is 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:7.
• Good for singles & widows 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:8.
• Paul speaks by permission 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:6.

See also

• castration
• chastity
• sex:urge
• virgins

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