Purity Rings: Simple Fashion Statement or the Real Deal?
There is no better way to express your vow or commitment for purity than with having or wearing purity rings. Because of popular young celebrities like the Jonas Brothers sporting and making statements with their rings, more and more young people are getting into the bandwagon. A good majority of teenagers and young adults are now making a vow to remain pure by showcasing their rings.
Purity rings are also called chastity rings. Most of the time, these types of rings have sayings that are engraved in them to help remind and encourage the wearer about his promise to himself. Some of the common sayings include, “True Love Waits,” and “One Love One Love.” Wearing purity rings came about during the 1990s where it was used to encourage young people from engaging in premarital sex. Even until today, they are still considered as popular and still used by most people.
Chastity rings are usually worn on the ring finger of the left hand by a person who has decided to commit to purity until marriage. Other times, they are worn as necklaces around the neck. Despite the influence of movies and television, the concept of chastity is slowly gaining popularity again. Teens and kids who want to showcase their individuality and commit to their faith or simply just decided to remain celibate until marriage will find having purity rings as a good way to get their message across. This will separate them from their peers who freely give into sex without much thought of the possible consequences.
Designed for both men and women, purity rings have become a sort of ceremonial rite on their own. Although the term “purity ring” usually brings to mind abstinence from sex, there are other kinds of purity rings.
A “second virginity,” promise can be made and signified with a purity ring. This promise is usually done by people who have indulged in sexual activity way too young in their lives and are now regretting it. Wearing their promise ring helps them to commit their virginity a second time and promise to wait for the right person. Even though they cannot change what they did in the past and the things that they’ve done, they can make a commitment to change the future. Giving them the courage to start and pick up the pieces again.
Other types of promise rings usually worn by people are rings that promise abstinence from alcohol or drugs. People who have suffered from drug abuse and alcohol abuse and are looking to change their lives, wear these rings to mark their commitment to sobriety and being drug free. This isn’t limited to alcohol and drugs. Anything that a person is addicted and feels that they have to get over their addiction can use these rings for strength and motivation; addiction to gambling, or food, or other sexual addictions can also be the motivation behind it.
The last few years have certainly seen the comeback of purity rings. No matter what the reason a person has for wearing such rings, it certainly is welcome news. Provided that the individual’s intentions are sincere and pure, purity rings are the best ways to overcome addictions and other hurdles that any individual may be facing everyday of their lives.
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