Ellaiza Flor Marie A.

Flores UTS
AB-PolSci ACTIVITY

SEXUAL SELF

1. Is teenage sex good or bad? Defend your answer.

Teenager engaging in sexual activity is bad, because it can cause many potential risk
to their health and challenges could arise as the consequence of their action. For this
reason, it is important for them to be aware and be guided through a comprehensive sex
education.
According to the United Nation statistics, the Philippines has one of the highest teenage
pregnancy rates among ASEAN states, with one out of 10 births from mothers below the
age of 19. With a 56 percent rate, the Philippines is the second highest, next to Laos,
which has a rate of 64 percent. Moreover, there are several concerns that involves a
complex and multifaceted issues surrounding this topic. Since some particular teenager
are engage in sexual activity at their early age, it's probably that they aren't emotionally
or physically prepared for the obligation and repercussions that may occur afterwards.
The possible outcome would be an unwanted pregnancies that may lead them to
experience a psychological effects of an individual due to the potential pressure, regret,
or issues. To further understand, it is very important for every teenagers to be
knowledgeable and be open-minded about the fact that "teenage sex" is not good in any
ways. In order for them to have a well-informed viewpoints about these kind of matter,
they must be aware of all the information they need to comprehend about this societal
issue. For them to be able to be more responsible and aware young teenagers, it is
essential that they have an informed perspective between the difference of sex and
relationship. In summary, it's necessary to address this topic with sensitivity, open-
mindedness, and an emphasis on empowering, educating, and supporting youth to make
wise decisions about their relationships and sexual health.

2. What Bible verse you will use to support your answer? Explain your answer.

Since most discussions about sex are conducted in an unbiblical way, the subject
of sex is covered in many Bible scriptures. Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, "It is God’s
will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of
you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable", meaning
that God exhorts each of us to live holy lives that are well-pleasing to the Lord and
specifically emphasizes the significance of upholding sexual purity and developing
brotherly love because we are to be a holy people, for God is Holy. This verse addresses
sexual morality and self-control where interpreted in the context of personal behavior and
relationships. It guides individuals, including teenagers, on the value of maintaining
purity and controlling one's desires in the realm of sexuality. This exhorts believers to
live a life that reflects holiness, purity, and honor in all aspects of their lives, particularly
when it comes to the sexual behavior. The message exemplifies the idea of self-control
and refraining from sexual immorality is emphasized, promoting the idea of respecting
oneself and others in the context of relationships is highlighted in this verse. This passage
can serve as a guide for teenagers, reminding them to better understand the importance of
moral behavior in a relationship and the value of sexual purity. Furthermore, given that it
encourages dignity and sanctification in one's deeds, it is frequently seen as an
exhortation to refrain from engaging in sexual behavior outside of committed and
sanctified relationships, like marriage. This verse can be seen an emphasis for teenagers
to exercise and practice self-discipline. In the context of teenagers and sexuality, this
verse might be interpreted and understood as a guide for maintaining purity, self-control,
and moral behavior as they navigate relationships and their understanding about the
appropriate sexual behavior in accordance with the religious views and faith.