The Truth about Moving in Together Before Marriage

In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on whether it is permissible for Catholic couples to conform to the cultural norm of living together before marriage, reflecting on the Church's teaching on the relationship between sex and marriage, as well as Her teaching on avoiding the near occasion of sin and giving scandal. 

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰

00:00: Introduction

01:28: Why is living together before marriage an issue?

01:56: The meaning of marriage and sex?

03:21: So why is marriage necessary?

05:11: Why is it so critical?

06:37: Scapulars.com

07:54: Sex outside of marriage is wrong and outside God's plan

09:47: Being engaged does not make you married

10:11: What if couples refrain from any sexual activity, is it still wrong?

12:35: Final Thoughts

13:06: END