In the Context of Chastity, Which of the Following Statements

question 18

Multiple Choice

In the context of chastity, which of the following statements is true of the moral principles of Jainism?

• A)Lay Jains must completely abstain from all sexual intercourse.
• B)Sexual thoughts are not considered a violation of Jain principles.
• C)Sexual intercourse after a long period of abstinence does not bind one to karma.
• D)Sex outside of marriage is particularly powerful in attracting karma.

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