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In the western world, the term has become closely [[associated]] (and is often used interchangeably) with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_abstinence sexual abstinence], especially before [[marriage]]. However, the term remains applicable to [[persons]] in all states, single or married, clerical or lay, and has implications beyond sexual temperance.

In the western world, the term has become closely [[associated]] (and is often used interchangeably) with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_abstinence sexual abstinence], especially before [[marriage]]. However, the term remains applicable to [[persons]] in all states, single or married, clerical or lay, and has implications beyond sexual temperance.

In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic Catholic] [[morality]], chastity is placed [[opposite]] the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_deadly_sins deadly sin] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lust lust], and is classified as one of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_virtues seven virtues]. The moderation of sexual [[desires]] is required to be virtuous. [[Reason]], [[Volition|will] and [[desire]] can harmoniously work together to do what is [[good]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chastity]

In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic Catholic] [[morality]], chastity is placed [[opposite]] the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_deadly_sins deadly sin] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lust lust], and is classified as one of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_virtues seven virtues]. The moderation of sexual [[desires]] is required to be virtuous. [[Reason]], [[Volition|will]] and [[desire]] can harmoniously work together to do what is [[good]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chastity]

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