A Christian Perspective on Non-Sexual Promiscuity

I'm a Christian and therefore may see the world of sex and dating slightly differently than much of the rest of the planet. What I consider to be promiscuous might be normal for somebody else. What I consider to be normal might seem prudish to another. But no matter what I or anybody else believes, is it possible that we might all be engaging in the same activity: promiscuity?

Dictionary.com uses many words and phrases to describe promiscuity: "Having casual sexual relations frequently with different partners," "Casual, random," "Lacking standards of selection; indiscriminate." Yet what exactly are sexual "relations"? If you ask former President Bill Clinton, "relations" means intercourse. If you ask me, I say anything related to sex. If you look on Dictionary.com, both answers are defined. Therefore, those who engage in things related to sex, whether intercourse or something of a lesser caliber, and who engage in such activities frequently and casually, are being promiscuous. Many times religious people (myself included) try to substitute certain behavior for other behavior that could be considered "sexual" or "sinful". 1 Corinthians 6:19 tells us that our "bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit within." In essence, when we sin against our bodies, we sin against our souls. If we are giving ourselves to people who are not our spouses, we are corrupting our relationship with the Holy Spirit.