Free Purity Rings

Free purity rings are way to express your dedication to abstinence. Once you make the pledge to remain abstinent until marriage, you may want to get a ring. While a large selection of abstinence rings are available for purchase from various jewelers and abstinence groups, you can find free purity rings.

Purity Rings are rings that symbolize a commitment to abstain from sex until marriage. Known as purity or abstinence rings, the rings are popular with teenagers and young adults who have made this commitment. Purity rings are traditionally worn on the ring finger of the left hand, although some people wear the ring on the right hand. The idea is that the wedding band will replace the purity ring one day. The purity ring movement is most popular in the Christian community. However, anyone who makes a celibacy pledge can wear a purity ring.

The Christian abstinence advocacy group, The Silver Ring Thing, is credited with starting the purity ring movement in 1996. The founders of The Silver Ring Thing, Denny and Amy Pattyn, conduct a number of workshops that help teenagers and young adults embrace abstinence. After at least two workshops are completed, a person is eligible to purchase a purity ring from the organization to symbolize their commitment.

Purity rings are sometimes given in purity commitment ceremonies. The ceremonies are often Christian based. During the ceremony, a parent places the purity ring on the child's finger to symbolize the pledge.

You may decide to get a purity ring for a number of reasons. Purity rings are certainly popular now and many attractive styles are available. Common reasons that people get purity rings includes:

• Reminder: The purity ring can serve of a reminder of your pledge to celibacy.
• Symbol: The ring is a powerful symbol of a vow that you made to God to remain abstinent.
• Social Sign: The ring serves a social sign that you are pledged to celibacy until marriage. This can help you avoid awkward social situations during dating.

Purity rings come in a variety of styles for both men and women. The styles are geared toward teenagers and young adults but can be worn by anyone pledged to celibacy. Purity rings were traditionally sterling silver rings but today they are made out of many different materials. Ring materials include pewter, yellow gold, white gold and platinum.

You can find a large selection of purity ring styles. Popular ring styles include:

• Engraved bands: Engravings are the most popular purity ring style. Examples of engravings are "True Love Waits", "Purity" and "Jesus.
• Symbols: Many purity rings feature a symbol such as a cross, a rose, thorns or a dove.
• Rings with gemstones: Purity rings with gemstones are popular with teenage girls because they blend in with other jewelry. The gemstone rings still serve as a personal reminder to the girl of her pledge.

Many Christian organizations and abstinence advocacy groups provide free purity rings as a part of abstinence programs. The idea is to make the purity rings more accessible to teenagers and young adults. The types of places to contact about free purity rings include:

• Churches
• Abstinence advocacy groups
• Purity pledge programs
• A relative or friend may pass their purity ring to you after they get married

You can also find information online about purity programs, which may also help you find resources for free purity rings. The following websites have purity program information:

• The Silver Ring Thing
• Worth the Wait
• Purity Ball
• Romance Between the Lines

It is important step to wear an abstinence ring. Don't take it lightly. Talk with your parents and minister about your decision. You can also find an abstinence advocacy group for guidance. If you decide to take the pledge and wear a purity ring, you will find the ring to be a powerful symbol of your vow..

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