UK Teen Loses Chastity Ring Case, but May Appeal Ruling
"Basically, in the Bible it says that we should remain sexually pure until we're married, and I feel that by wearing this ring—it's a symbol of expressing my faith—and a way of saying 'I'm not going to have sex until I'm married.'"
(United Kingdom)—Lydia Playfoot, a UK teen who is firmly standing for purity, wears a simple silver ring on her hand as a symbol of her commitment not to have sex before she's married.
However, with the court's recent ruling, Lydia will still not be allowed to wear her purity ring in school—arguably one of the most important places for a teen to make a stand against promiscuity.
In an interview with Sky News reporter, Martin Stanford, Lydia explained, "Basically, in the Bible, it says that we should remain sexually pure until we're married, and I feel that by wearing this ring—it's a symbol of expressing my faith—and a way of saying 'I'm not going to have sex until I'm married.'"
The school has a strict uniform policy, which does allow for the wearing of some articles of "faith," such as Muslim headscarves or Sikh bracelets, but the rule does not include a ring as a symbol of purity since the school says it is not an expression of the Christian faith.
Lydia, who is considering making an appeal to the disappointing ruling, said, "The school governors originally said it was for health and safety reasons that purity rings were banned from school, but have offered no evidence to support the view that wearing a ring could physically harm another pupil or staff member."
"As a Christian I do not agree with sex before marriage. I believe I have a right not only to state my Christian views on sex, but also to demonstrate my Christian faith and commitment to God and my future husband not to have sex before marriage, through the wearing of a purity ring."
To watch the Sky News video report, follow the link below.
