God Loves a Little Forepray

September 3, 2009     Posted in Buzz, Sex

prayer before sex


By Brianna

We are all living the holier-than-thou lifestyle, obvi. If premarital sex, Gossip Girl story lines and excessive binge drinking is all okay by God, that is.

Perhaps these aren’t on the Catholic list of acceptable behavior, but for those of us college students living it up during our undergrad years, I have some good news for you.

The Catholic Church seems to think that praying before committing an act of sin may save you from being totally ousted in God’s eyes. The church is telling couples to pray before having sexual intercourse in able to “purify their intentions.”

Is this too good to be true? Even though we are about to break one of the strong beliefs of Catholicism, all we have to do is shoot God a little message apologizing ahead of time and he’ll overlook our tumble with the football captain in the back of the bleachers? Sure, it sorta ruins the heat of the moment situation (“Hold please, let us pray”), but if a few little words can save our souls then let’s get our prayer on.

Not that I don’t pray before sex already. I’m pretty sure every sexual encounter I have is preceded by internal discussions between me and god:

“Dear God, please don’t let me get pregnant, please don’t let me get pregnant, please don’t let me get pregnant. Amen.”

But this is different – this is like a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Just send a few words upstairs and you’re good to get down and dirty, guilt free. I just wonder, if we can override our sexual encounters with a pre-sex prayer ritual, what other wrongs can we right before they are even committed?

“Dear God, please excuse me for the case of beer I’m about to purchase for my 16-year-old sister. Amen.”

What sinful activities would you precede with a little prayer time?

8 Comments on "God Loves a Little Forepray"

  1. Kalyn says:
    Thu, 3rd Sep 20098:00 am 

    If you read the article, you'd realize that the Church is talking about married couples, not your latest frathouse hookup. This prevents sex from being hedonistic or selfish, when, in the eyes of the Church, it should be for procreation.

    So no, prayer is not going to erase that stain on your dress.

  2. Lauren - University says:
    Thu, 3rd Sep 20098:00 am 

    Talking smack about people. I think God would understand that I really can't help it.

  3. Oli says:
    Thu, 3rd Sep 20094:03 pm 

    Yes, I think this was aimed at married couples looking to "purifying their intentions' so that 'the act' is not about selfishness or hedonism.". . . I don't think it is about "sinning", nor is it a bad idea for couples who may need some help with the mental/ emotional aspects of sex. . .

  4. NIcole-CofC says:
    Fri, 4th Sep 20098:47 am 

    This is the dumbest thing I have ever read.

  5. Carrie says:
    Sat, 5th Sep 200911:02 am 

    this is the stupidest article ever. way to completely miss the point of the praying before sex.

  6. Star says:
    Sat, 5th Sep 20092:44 pm 

    If you think sex during marriage is "dirty" and has to be prayed about before you go at it then you've fallen right into the trap all religions (and society for that matter) are trying to set up for you. Congratulations!

    "Dear Lord, please forgive me for enjoying this food I'm about to eat, and this kiss I'm about to exchange with my partner, oh and while you're at it please forgive me for breathing. I just can't help it; it's so much fun!"

    Also, hilarious article!

  7. K says:
    Sun, 4th Oct 200910:10 am 

    I think this article is a perfect example of how people take what religion, specifically the Church, says and just twists it to fit whatever lifestyle they deem suitable for them instead of actually bothering to see what it literally means.

    Also, who says that we are all living a "holier-than-thou" lifestyle? Certainly, I try to live my life in accordance with my faith, but I by no means feel that I should look down upon others because they don't believe the same as me. In, fact, that is completely opposing what my faith believes. And since when does God condone "premarital sex, Gossip Girl story lines and excessive binge drinking"??

  8. mollination says:
    Sat, 17th Oct 200910:47 am 

    I think miss Brianna was being a little tongue-in-cheek, my friends. Pun absolutely intended.

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