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writes:im not christian and i want to wear a purity ring. my parents dont know abou them so i dont want to explain how i wont have sex.so i was wondering can i get one even though im not christian? also can i buy it for myself and not get my parents to get it for me?
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 September 2008): I completely respect and admire your choice to get a purity ring if you're not Christian because I am not and I have a purity ring. It wasn't a stunt or a prop but a daily little reminder of my morals and beliefs, I don't think my parents even know what it's for yet. However, do think long and hard about it because this is not one light decision (but the right one in my opinion). Christianity is not the only faith which preaches waiting until marriage to have sex.
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reader, Sandman +, writes (10 September 2008):
 ABSOLUTELY!! Christians (me being one of them) don't own the rights or privileges to wear purity rings. It's just a symbol. The ring being a complete circle that unlike other shapes is continuous, never broken. A vow made that you will never break, like the circle of the ring. Only to be replaced on the day of your wedding when your husband places a new ring on your finger. That's why Christian's do that. But you don't have to BE a Christian to follow such a simple principle.
Make it personal - do something different. Make it purity necklace, or bracelet, or whatever! Or simply write a note of purity to yourself and keep it in your purse so you can refer to it every day. Read it and re-read it so that you are constantly reminded (in your own words) of why you chose this path and how important it is to you. Have it with you when your dating boys who don't understand. Let them read so they know what it means to you.
I just want to applaud you for choosing the road less traveled. At times it might seem difficult but you can do it - trust in yourself. Let no one pressure you into doing something you aren't ready or willing to do.
Hope this helps.
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reader, kutie0712 +, writes (10 September 2008):
Of course you can. I wear a purity ring that I bought for myself, and I told my parent the moment I placed it on my finger two years ago. I haven't taken it off since. You can always wear a purity ring even if you are not christian. It is just a symbol saying you aren't going to have sex before marriage and that is a wonderful idea
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reader, SugarCookie +, writes (10 September 2008):
If I were you I would by the ring myself. You dont have to get your parents involved and what ever you want a piece of jewlery to mean to you it will. A one carat dimond ring can be an engagement ring, a promise ring, an anniversary ring, a christmas/ birthday gift. Jewelry means what you want it to mean and no one can tell you just because you aren't a christian that you cant wear a ring that is a promise to yourself to save your virginity until marriage.Get the ring and stay true to yourself. Dont worry what other people think!
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