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By NICHOLAS BAKALARSEPT. 29, 2017: New York Times
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'In the U.S., 110 Million S.T.D. Infections'
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'The incidence of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis is increasing, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At any given time, there are an estimated 110 million sexually transmitted infections in the United States.'
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Rates of syphilis increased in every age group and all races, and they were highest among people in their twenties. The number of babies born infected with syphilis increased to 628 cases in 2016, from 492 in 2015 — each case, in Dr. Bolan’s words, “a needless tragedy.” ”The enormity of the S.T.D. epidemic requires everyone play a role in reversing these trends,” Dr. Bolan said.'
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'Correction: October 3, 2017
An earlier version of this story misstated the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States. There are 110 million such infections, not 110 million people with infections, at any given time. (Some people may have more than one infection.)'
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'There are 110 million such infections, not 110 million people with infections'
I actually had that thought as I read the article for the first time. Then there is HIV infection as well.
CIA USA
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'People and Society :: UNITED STATES Panel - Expanded Population: 326,625,791 (July 2017 est.)'
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Hmm, compare numbers to population. Devastating.
Now there is an advertisement to follow the biblical model to avoid fornication and adultery (Exodus 20, Matthew 5, 1 Corinthians 5-6 as examples).
Being a youthful adult, technically too old for young adults ministry, this article is another cumulative point in support of my dating theology/philosophy. Any possible romantic relationship should likely be with someone less sexually experienced than average (with minimal experience), with the significant possibility of it being someone significantly younger and less experienced than average.
'Rates of syphilis increased in every age group and all races, and they were highest among people in their twenties.'
Yes, and this risk increases for someone in their twenties that becomes older and is still sexually active outside of biblical marriage.
Sometimes, theological/philosophical common sense does not fit into cultural norms.
Sodom and Gonorrhea?
