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I believe that it depends on A) the individuals and B) if we're talking religiously or not.
A) Some define Adultery as being, extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations. Some say that it doesn't have to be sex, but that it simply has to interfere with marriage relationships. So how we interpret "interference" would depend on the individual.
If a man kisses another woman/man, and his wife is perfectly fine with it... does it really cause an "Interference" in their relationship? If a woman kisses another man/woman, and the husband is perfectly find with it... was there a disturbance?
B) People today tend define it as any act of sexual intercourse outside of marriage or, perhaps a bit more narrowly, any act of sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse.
The only problem is, is if we're talking religiously... it can be interpreted a hundred different ways... simply because English was not the original language The Bible was written in, and so already it has been interpreted.
Yes. Sexuality of any kind outside your marriage is adultery.
Having a concubine is not considered adultery in some cultures where it is accepted as a form of relationship outside of marriage. However, in many societies and legal systems, having a concubine may be considered a form of infidelity or adultery, depending on the context and cultural norms.
Sexual relations outside of marriage such as sexual intercourse, and similar acts.
It is okay as long as it is with the married couple. But then outside marriage it is adultery.
The Bible teaches that sexual acts outside of marriage between a man and a woman are considered sinful. This includes adultery, premarital sex, homosexuality, and bestiality.
The Bible prohibits sexual acts outside of marriage, adultery, incest, bestiality, and homosexuality.
Yes, in Islam, having sex outside of marriage is considered haram, or forbidden.
In Islam, sexual activities outside of marriage, such as premarital sex and adultery, are prohibited. Additionally, any form of sexual activity that goes against the teachings of Islam, such as homosexuality, is also considered forbidden.
In a Catholic marriage, sexual intimacy is considered sacred and should be based on mutual love and respect. The Church teaches that sexual activity should be open to the possibility of procreation and should not involve any form of contraception or artificial means of birth control. Adultery, premarital sex, and any form of sexual activity outside of marriage are considered sinful according to Catholic teachings.
Actually -- sex outside of marriage is NOT practiced among 'genuine' Christians.For example: Among Jehovah's Witnesses, anyone who practices sex before marriage, or sex outside of marriage, or adultery; is a disfellowshipping offense. We actually PRACTICE disfellowshipping.Sex outside marriage -- is only practiced among 'psuedo' Christians; 'self-proclaimed' Christians; by people who 'call themselves' Christian. Therefore it gives a warped view of what genuine Christianity is all about.
No. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that any sexual activity outside of a legal heterosexual marriage is a very serious sin, and often face excommunication for such acts. Adultery is strictly prohibited.
Having sex outside of marriage, either yours, or your partner's or that of you both. Felt I needed to correct this answer because it's not at all true how God sees adultery. The bible tells us that in God's eyes it is even wrong to lust within our hearts. You can commit adultery even if you don't commit a sexual act. It's sharing a sexual or intimate bond (something you wouldn't do with that person if your spouse was around) with someone other than your spouse. If you are taking away your gift of intimacy a married couple is supposed to have, whether it is sexual, physical, mental, or emotional, if you are taking that from your marriage and giving it to someone other than your spouse, you have committed adultery. Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. - Hebrews 13:4