Much of the teaching of the early Church Fathers of Christianity emphasized that sex within marriage did not violate the canons of the Church,but the type of sex that was preferred was

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The early Church Fathers of Christianity emphasized that sex within marriage was not a violation of Church canons, but they preferred celibacy. Celibacy was considered a higher spiritual state, and some Church Fathers believed that sexual desire was a result of the Fall and should be controlled or avoided. However, within the bounds of marriage, sex was seen as a positive, necessary act for procreation and the bonding of a husband and wife.

Much of the Teaching of the Early Church Fathers of Christianity