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As long as a child is loved and it is in a stable environment, there is no wrong time.

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I personally think that you should have children after you're married.

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Leave me alone you faceless demon spawn freak!
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What'd I ever do to you?
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Maybe

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No.

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No, it's not wrong. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

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I don't think it's right.

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No simple as that. Slendy just wants to stalk em.

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FunnyLittleFrog

It can be wrong for some people to have children, whether they are married or not.

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Not if both parents HAVEand always will the VERY best intrests of the child.
divorce causes problems too. marriage is NO garuntee.

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JamesKaeberle

Yes but if you repent before the Lord you can be forgiven sex outside of marriage is wrong period. It's called fornication.

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100% the true word of God
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Amen! bobby. Good Morning Brother.
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if you want to go religious then yes ..however there are plenty of marriages that produce children yet end in divorce. alternately there are unmarried couples who have children and are very happy and can stay together for years without marriage.

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most people start out with the best intentions in a relationship. most people don't expect marriages to fail but especially in this day they do. and it's not fair to stay together for the kids. both parents aren't happy and your not setting the example of a loving relationship.
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And..wby do u think marriages fail "today"?
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there are pop up ads on your phone asking if you want to have an affair...it shows how low our morals are. lack of communication because social media gets more attention than spouse which in turn can lead to feelings of neglect .. money issues..plenty more
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Religiously speaking yes, because having sex before marriage is a sin.

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Is it wrong....? Yes.

Not only is it wrong but... there are consequences in deciding to bare a child outside of marriage. Will this child be able to know both mom and dad?

I say that because I personally believe that a child should be able to grow up with both parents if that is the possibility. I mean... I'd at least want to know who my parents were.

Another thing is... I'd really want my own parents to be happy and loving to each other and me, not "only" together because of me (speaking as if I were the child by the way).

I apologize if this sounds a little strange, but I wanted to give at least a semi-serious answer.

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Everything you said in here is possible with parents that aren't legally married.
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I totally agree with what you said, LittleSeal. Evidently God does too, since He says not to do it outside of marriage.
One of the main things about marriage is, (besides God saying you need to be married before having sex) it makes it somewhat harder to just walk out the door. It's a deeper commitment, and the cost and time involved in divorcing could be just enough to make you take one last try. Which is the way it's supposed to be. Marriage is a lifelong commitment, not a "as long as it feels good" relationship.
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It is still a sin. You can be forgiven, but it is still a sin.

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In the narrow minded, nonsensical view of some major religions, yes it is. In reality? No.

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What if many of your christian friends all have had kids outside of marriage. Are they loved and accepted? Absolutely!
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Correct. I'm sure there are thousands of christians who have kids without legal marriage. My parents aren't married and they're still together after 26 years. I will also add that we were raised good by them.
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Its not as common in america. Trusty for people to stay together for that long. When not married. But. It is in Europe. My mom was in Germany and her exchange student from HS is with the same man for 40 years and her son with same lady for 29 years. Same goes for the rest of her siblings. The get more financial benefits not being married.
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I don't think it's very common for most people, married or not, to stay together that long even if they have kids together. It probably can also be financially beneficial to not be married if the two decide to part ways.
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Nearly everyone I have ever known has divorced parents. I prefer not to ever be married because even though you may be madly in love at the time, I think it'd be smart to keep in mind that you still may not be together for the rest of your lives and, if something goes wrong somewhere down the line, being married will make the separation a lot more difficult and I don't think being married in the eyes of the law really has anything to do with how two people actually feel about eachother. I don't think couples who are married love eachother anymore than un-married couples who love eachother.
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Yes, I believe it is wrong because having children outside of marriage has heightened the risk of the child being without one or the other parent over a?short period of time. I'm a school teacher and trust me when children fight or argue with each other that is when the word bastard comes out. I believe that the ability to raise a child hinges largely on committment, and that committment is enshrined in marriage.?:)

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What would you say if your child asked you that question? I believe that there should be no children with no compromise. Its like saying there should be no car without seatbelts. Well, the chances of one having to raise a child alone are way much higher than the chances of one being saved by seatbelts, but believe it or not, thousands of lives have been saved by seatbelts.

But if you already have a child, then its better to keep the child. Any other choice, there s a bigger chance you will regret it. Gby

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Everything God created is good. Even all the children born outside of wedlock. He brings all things to the good. :)
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Well, not everything God created is good, some things have been spoiled by the devil, but for the rest, Amen
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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 NLT)

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Hi. Bobby. Iv been wondering where u have been. Concerned something happened to u. :) welcome back.
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Lolo loves wow! It's nice of you to be concerned about me. I'm doing just fine and how have you been.
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If you are a Christian yes because that means you engaged in intercourse outside of marriage and a probably outside of a serious relationship which is called 'fornication' and is displeasing to God.

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Yes, sexual activity is strictly forbidden before marriage by the bible. But God says after marriage, sexual activity is welcomed very much. Wait till marriage

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