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| − | == Definition ==
| + | Adultery (as referred to in the Bible) is sexual intercourse between a married woman and a man other than her husband (compare [[fornication]]). |
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| − | Adultery(noun)
| + | The Bible forbids adultery in the [[Ten Commandments]]. |
| − | (s.)a·dul'·ter·y ; Pronunciation: (ə-dŭl'tə-rē, -trē)
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| − | (pl.) a·dul·ter·ies
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| − | Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a partner other than the lawful spouse.
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| − | adultery. (n.d.). The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition.
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| − | Retrieved April 06, 2007, from Dictionary.com website:
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| − | http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/adultery
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| − | == Biblical History ==
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| − | Insofar as [[Protestant]] and [[Catholic]] [[Scripture]] is concerned, [[adultery]] is a physical manifestation of the [[sin nature]]; its concept includes actions and thoughts like [[fornication]], [[lust]], or physical/emotional intimacy beyond what is "appropriate" for a married man or woman. In the Bible, adultery is a physical manifestation of the [[sin nature]], where any married person engages in sexual activity with anyone other than his/her spouse. The [[Torah]] forbids adultery most notably in the [[Ten Commandments]] - its punishment: death. Sexual activity before the context of [[marriage]] is known as [[fornication]]. "Imaginary" sexual activity outside the context of [[marriage]] is known as [[lust]]. A supplemental note: this [[sin nature]], according to the [[Protestant]] and [[Catholic]] [[Bible]], is forgiven for all mankind, on an individual basis, forever, via the death, burial, and [[resurrection]] of [[Jesus Christ]], predicated on belief in [[Him]] as the [[Son of God]], and willingness to [[repent]], or turn, from the [[sin nature]].
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| − | == American Social Morés ==
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| − | As American morés are concerned,[[adultery]] is any kind of sexual activity between a married person and a partner other than his/her lawful spouse. It is a legal violation of the legal contract "[[marriage]]". Furthermore, in America, [[adultery]] is a concept dependent upon one or both individuals involved currently being in a lawfully recognized, contractual, love relationship known as [[marriage]].
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Revision as of 03:20, April 7, 2007
Adultery (as referred to in the Bible) is sexual intercourse between a married woman and a man other than her husband (compare fornication).
The Bible forbids adultery in the Ten Commandments.
