Why Abstinence

Why Abstinence Education?
Abstinence is a lifestyle, not a contraceptive with a failure rate.

It covers every area of life including all sexual activity.
...education from the inside out!

Abstinence Education is the platform used by TST to reach and teach youth and their families with truth that remains constant in spite of pressures created by the changing morals of society. Thought shapes behavior, so, it’s critical that students be given the opportunity to examine what they know and believe: “Where does truth come from? “Why is truth important?” “Who decides what’s right or wrong?” “Does it matter what I believe, or, use to make decisions?” “Why is abstinence important to me?” Inquiring minds want to know, “Why wait for marriage?”

With thought-provoking presentations, TST provides audiences with the chance to discover Biblical principles that address these questions. These principles enable students to distinguish truth from a lie, wisdom from foolishness, right from wrong while encouraging choices that result in benefits for the individual, the family and the community.

Abstinence means to avoid any attitude or behavior that will harm you, or, harm someone else. It is practiced from the inside-out and eliminates the risk of physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial consequences associated with sexual activity outside of marriage.

Realistic? Actually, many young people embrace this message. Overall, there's been a 35% drop in teen pregnancy between 1990-2002. Studies estimate that 53%-66% of that decrease was due to teens choosing abstinence. ¹ See article by Dan Bailey http://www.justsayyes.org/article053107.pdf.

These teens deserve any support that we can give to help them maintain their commitment.While realizing the conflicting challenges of the "ideal" and the"real", abstinence remains the only 100% way to protect and preserve your heart, mind, body, personal goals, your present and future families, and the welfare of your community.

^{1. Dan Bailey, President,}^{Just Say Yes}