Move over, Vagina Monologues; there's a new act in town.
Marie Connelly, director of operations and research at the Palmetto Family Council, has helped to create the Virgin Dialogues. Unlike the touring Monologues play, which promotes radical feminism, the Dialogues spreads the truth about sexuality.
During Thursday's debut event, dozens of students at the University of South Carolina gathered to hear a message of hope and healing.
"There's so many messages on campus that are promoting promiscuity and not promoting purity," Connelly said. "People aren't hearing the other message. There's two messages; one of them has to be false."
She wants to "plant seeds of hope in these youth, and give them the chance to see this isn't the only way."
Daniel and Ginger Blomberg told students sex is a good thing, and that it's actually better in marriage. They also talked about the hookup culture, and how students can escape it.
Connelly spoke about chastity — a message she said students are eager to hear. She also gave students "real working ways to live the message."
"The reality is, it's possible to be a virgin up until your wedding day," she told CitizenLink. "If you've lost your virginity, we're here to help you reclaim your virginity. You can start today."
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Marie Connelly is compiling stories for future Virgin Dialogues events. Have you overcome a pornography addiction or come out of prostitution? Have you had an abortion and seen the healing God provides? You can e-mail your story to Connelly.
Focus on the Family offers helpful resources.
