Opinions on purity rings?

Question

Okay I am 14 years old, and this summer I decided to start wearing a purity ring (you wear it on your ring finger). I did not to tell anyone in my family or friends because it was a personal decision. But lately I have been getting a lot of criticism and questions about wearing it. When I start back to school I know that it is only going to get worse. My question is: Do you think that the whole concept of the ring is dumb? What would you think if you saw someone wearing one. Because I really do like the concept of what the ring symbolizes. But I am beginging to wonder if it is really worth being judged by all of these people.

Answer 1

Uh....yeah.

Most of the people that "wear" them, don't take what it means for a grain of salt. Seriously though, MOST of the "good wholesome Christians" wearing these, are just trying to impress their parents. Or they are possibly "Jobro Hoes", and want one because they have one. Your views will change in a few years.  "Waiting" is not as easy as it looks. You'll probably "lose it" by the time you're 20. With or without a purity ring, only about 1/250 actually "waits" until marriage. The idea is totally stupid if you ask me.

Answer 2

they are a "fad"... and they are used by some people to show they are "superior" to other people and have the right to look down on others for their life choices...

plus most guys will just be put off you... :D

Answer 3

dont let what other people tell you make you decide your decisions if you already decided to wear one thats because YOU wanted it..and you shouldnt let anybody tell you you cant or that its dumb.only one you need to worry about judging you is God.the concept of the purity ring is the same as a wedding ring they both make a promise to God about staying true.i personally love the idea of it and if your friends say something negative then they arent really good friends sorry to say because a good friend supports you in anyhting no matter how dumb people may think it is.if i were oyu and i were serious about my choice i would stick with it,besides your the one who has to wear it so who cares what others say or think.

Answer 4

Im gettting one too! and u know wat who cares.In The End It Was Never About Them It's About U And GOD!

Answer 5

Personally, I don't get purity rings. I mean, I think staying a virgin until marriage is a complete moral decision, and no one should have to wear a ring to constantly remind them of their promise. To me, it seems like it would be a little more of a temptation. I mean, you're getting intimate with a guy, kissing passionately, and then you can just feel the ring on your finger either digging into your skin, or almost getting hot or cold. It's just weird, man.

I don't think the concept is dumb. I think the concept of promise rings are dumb, just because that's more of a Christian thing than the purity for me. I also think the idea of wearing a ring to symbolize your commitment is your own decision, and if you want to wear one, then tell people it's your own business when they ask.

If I saw someone wearing one, and I knew it was a purity ring, then I'd just think, "Right on. Good for them." I wouldn't think much of it, to tell you the truth, and I certainly wouldn't ask if I didn't know why they were wearing it.