. . . and why silence is not the solution.
According to the State of the Philippine Population report, there is a very disturbing trend here in Manila. Almost four out of ten young people are deciding to engage in premarital sex (the highest rate of premarital sex in the Philippines is right here). This means almost forty percent of our young people will put themselves at risk of experiencing the spiritual, emotional, and physical consequences of having sex outside of marriage.
Pastors, youth workers, educators, parents—we must wake up! Silence and avoidance are no longer options with this issue! This young generation is living in a world full of sexual messages, images, and misinformation. It is our responsibility to teach them God’s plan for sexuality.