Emily, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post. It is very unfortunate that so many women are put to shame for engaging in sex before marriage. I too agree that premarital sex should be confronted, but not condemned. It is not our place to condemn or put to shame someone for this kind of sin. It would be very unfortunate to write someone off because they lost their virginity before marriage. Although sex is a sacred gift from God, we have to realize the pressure and temptations our culture is constantly putting on young individuals to engage in sexual acts. Men are consider gay if they don’t lose their virginity by a “said age” and women are accused of not being pretty enough etc... This puts unnecessary pressure on single young individuals.Unfortunately today, it can be harder to live out one’s faith and maintain sexual purity in a culture that seems to be so “okay with sexual immorality.” If someone falls prey to the temptations of sex before marriage and loses their virginity, it can be devastating. The church should definitely not excuse or condone premarital sex, and God’s grace should not be taken advantage of. However, the church should be a shelter to those who are broken about their sin and want healing and support in a world that seems to think they did nothing wrong. Thanks for sharing!