Christian schools defend abstinence
AAP
June 21, 2013 6:00PM
CHRISTIAN schools say it's hardly surprising they think students should have a burping contest instead of having sex.
Christian Schools Australia CEO Steve O'Doherty says horse riding, eating something new, blowing bubbles and playing ball without the ball are all better options than doing the deed.
They were among a "101 things to do instead of doing it" pamphlet which was recently given to out to students at Caloundra Christian College in Queensland.
Mr O'Doherty is surprised by the media coverage the pamphlet has received.
"Christian schools teach that the safest way of protecting yourself medically and emotionally is to wait until a stable, married relationship," he told AAP.
"It's hardly front-page news that Christians have that perspective."
Mr O'Doherty said that while abstinence was the preferred option for children and teenagers, Christian schools taught a healthy message about sex.
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"We teach kids about safe sex, we teach them about the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases and what you need to do protect yourself against them," he said.
"But we tell the full story too - there are emotional dangers in committing yourself to a sexual relationship and the best way to protect yourself medically and emotionally is abstinence."
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Not tonight baby, I'd rather have a burping competition
