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Fornication

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Sexual intercourse between an unmarried man and an unmarried woman. Fornication is a serious violation of the sixth commandment of God

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§2353 CHAPTER TWO YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF

Fornication is carnal union between an unmarried man and an unmarried woman. It is gravely contrary to the dignity of persons and of human sexuality which is naturally ordered to the good of spouses and the generation and education of children. Moreover, it is a grave scandal when there is corruption of the young.

Catechism of the Catholic Church © Libreria Editrice Vaticana