Cover Story by Callie Fahsholz "It's the year 2002; it is no big deal."

Back to Table of Contents | Back to Main Index Previous Cover Stories | Send mail to The Voice Local students reflect growing acceptance of cohabitation The Voice asked local college students what they thought about couples living together before marriage. The following responses are from students found on the Portland State University campus, in Pioneer Place mall in downtown Portland and in Clackamas Town Center in Clackamas. Kim, junior at Portland State University, single, Buddhist: I think it is fine because it is the norm. You are getting to know them before you get married. Stephanie, senior Portland State University, single, no category of personal beliefs: It is their choice because it is an individual circumstance, and you can't judge every relationship. The decision is up to the people in the relationship. Steven, junior at Portland State University, single, Catholic: It is OK. It is the year 2002; it is no big deal. Justin, freshman at Portland State University, single, Christian: I don't think there is anything wrong with it because I am not very religious. Brian, freshman at Portland State University, single, Catholic: I don't think it is a big deal. You get an idea of what will happen when you get married before you get married. Nesan, freshman at Portland State University, single, Catholic: It is fine because religion sometimes puts too many ideas into people's heads. People should feel free to have fun without the commitment of marriage, and people should love each other when they are they are too young to be involved in marriage. Dea, freshman at Clackamas Community College, single, Christian: I think it is wrong because it is too much of a temptation. Lindsay, freshman at Portland State University, single, Catholic: It is against my religion, but I am OK with it. I think they need to get a feel of who they will be living with for the rest of their lives. Carrie, freshman at Portland State University, single, Foursquare Christian: I think that it is not right, but it happens a lot. I grew up knowing that it is wrong, but I know a lot of my friends that do it. Bethani, sophomore at Concordia University, single, Christian: I think it is wrong. It is OK to live with a guy roommate but not as a couple. This was the way I was brought up; my mommy taught me well. Justin, senior at Oregon City High School, single, Christian: It is OK. I don't know why I think that. Nathan, sophomore at Cal Tech University, single, Christian: I think it is OK if you and the other person agree that you are going to split everything 50-50, and you are not just going to walk away. I had someone do that to me and left me with a huge lease. Arlena, freshman at Portland State University, single, non-denominational Christian: Personally, I don't agree with it. Biblically, it is not what is intended." Timothy, senior at Portland State University, single, non-denominational Christian: I am against it for moral reasons, biblical reasons and family reasons. Jacob, senior in high school, single, Christian: I think if people want to do, do it. It doesn't affect me. Caleb, sophomore in high school, single, atheist: It is fine. I have no reason to think not. Back to Table of Contents | Back to Main Index Previous Cover Stories | Top Of Page Send mail to The Voice| Journalism department website © 2002 The Voice. No part of this publication may be reproduced in written or electronic form without prior written consent from the journalism adviser of Multnomah Bible College. All rights reserved.