New Website for Teens Brought to You by Planned Parenthood

What message is society sending your teen about sex. Go to Take care down there to find out. This is somewhat disturbing to those of us who have traditional Christian values and believe that sex is between a man and woman within the bounds of marriage. The videos are shockingly pro-sexual sending the message that sex is a natural part of the teenagers life (including homosexual sex). Here's the kicker, it's being done with your tax dollars!!! "During the 2006-2007 fiscal year, Planned Parenthood received a total of $336.7 million from government grants and contracts. In 2008, $300 million was given to family planning clinics, under the Title X program." (AFA Action Alert email. Aug 29, 2008)

Middle School Camp - Wednesday Morning Session

This is a long one so please bear with me.

I have to say that I was a little apprehensive about this session. It was titled "The Battle for Sexual Purity." After hearing what Greg had to say I thought he did a great job. He used Genesis 1:27,28,31 and 2:25 for the texts he was speaking from.

Greg started out by saying "If you want to live legendary lives you need to be sexually pure." Speaking against the negativity that has become prevalent about sex he said that "Sex is great! Sex is tremendous! Sex is exciting! It is a creation of God!" God created Adam and Eve and said that what He had created was very good and then He gave them this command "Be fruitful and multiply." Only God could have created something as great as sex.

Sex has a proper place and it is within the relationship where a man and woman have committed themselves fully to one another under the institution of marriage. Outside of marriage, sex gets people into trouble. It causes pain, anxiety, stress and so on...

I Cor. 6:13, 18-20 warn us of sexual immorality. Paul exhorts the Corinthians to flee from sexual immorality which also means to flee from premarital sex. Sex outside of marriage causes more pain then pleasure.

God's desire is for sex to be experienced at its very best. He never intended people to feel dirty, guilty, cheap and so on as a result of sex.

What is sex? Sex is a progression. It starts with kissing, passionate kissing, touching outside the clothes, touching with no clothes and then intercourse. Sex is not just intercourse. Once a person starts down the road it becomes almost impossible to stop. God did not design our bodies to build up to the point of intercourse and stop. When this happens we get frustrated and become angry. Standards have to be set now so that we never go down that road until we are married.

He talked about the differences between men and women. Men are visually orientated. This is the reason why so many men have a problem with pornography. Pornography is devastating to men and actually enslaves men.

Because of the visual stimulation that God has built into men girls who dress to emphasize certain parts of their bodies will attract boys who are looking for those body parts. Girls are encouraged to attract the right kind of guys by emphasizing the inside instead of the outside. The physical should be secondary to the inside and actually reflect what is on the inside. He also challenged the guys to look girl’s in the eyes when they talk to them and resist the temptation to look at other parts.

He noted that guys reach their sexual peek at a young age (17 - 21). Girls don't reach their peek until between the ages of 25 and 45. Some guys have asked Greg why God has designed them to reach their peek before they are to experience sex in marriage. Greg's answer is "God wants to build men of character."

Girls on the other hand are touch orientated, but again, their sexual peek usually isn't obtained till later in life when they will be in a marriage. Guys need to respect girls and girls need to respect guys. By knowing how they are sexually aroused they can avoid doing things that can lead down the road (progression) of sex.

One question that Greg is often asked is "How far can I go?" Greg says this is a bad question. The question should be "How far away should I stay to preserve the excellence of sex?" He is of the opinion that teenagers should not date at all. He said the best alternative to dating that fulfills all a person's needs with out the pain and problems of sex is friendships. No where does it say that a good friendship is based upon being physical.

He ended by encouraging the teens to talk to their parents about standards and boundaries. You as parents have the most influence over your teenager. By being open with them and helping them through this period of their lives you will help you teen make the right choice to stay sexually pure until they are married. You will help them live legendary lives.

Report: Sexual Activity Rises, Condom Use Declines Among High School Youth

This article from Fox News caught my eye.

WASHINGTON, — Sexual activity is on the rise among U.S. teens while their use of contraceptives is sliding in the other direction, according to a study released on Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Approximately 48 percent of 14,041 high school students said they have had sex, representing a 2 percent hike since 2005; however, teens still are having less sex today than their counterparts did in the 1990s.

The 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System study showed a 2 percent drop-off in the percentage of teens who said they used condoms while having sex.

The CDC questioned the students on a range of risky behaviors including sexual activity and drug and alcohol use. Ninth- through 12th-graders from 39 states participated in the study in spring 2007.

In 1991, 54 percent of the high school students said they had had sexual intercourse, compared with 48 percent in 2007. In 1991, 19 percent said they had at least four sexual partners, compared with 15 percent last year, the survey showed...

For the students overall, just under half have had sex, 75 percent have tried alcohol and 20 percent said they smoke.

The study is given to high school students every two years. The new report noted that black and white students are reporting less sexual activity than in years past, but there was no decline among Hispanics.

Whites, however, reported the highest rates of smoking and heavy drinking, while blacks reported the highest rates of obesity and violence.

Hispanic students were more likely than either blacks or whites to use cocaine, heroin or ecstasy, attempt suicide or ride with a driver who had been drinking alcohol.

The survey did not collect information on the parents' income or education levels. Some experts say those factors can be a strong indicator of a youth's health behavior and academic achievement.

Adolescents cannot always be counted on to tell the truth about their sexual exploits, drug use or other risky behaviors, but CDC officials said they take many steps to secure accurate responses: Participation is confidential, kids are spaced apart when answering the questions and teachers do not hover.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.