The law of chastity is a moral code defined by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). According to the church, chastity means that "sexual relations are proper only between a man and a woman who are legally and lawfully wedded as husband and wife."[1] Therefore, abstinence from sexual relations outside of marriage, and complete fidelity to one's spouse during marriage, are required.[2] As part of the law of chastity, the church teaches its members to abstain from adultery and fornication.
^"Same-Sex Marriage", churchofjesuschrist.org, accessed June 17, 2016.
^"Chapter 39: The Law of Chastity", Gospel Principles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2009, p. 247, archived from the original on May 24, 2013
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