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Purity ring Wikipedia

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Image:DSCN4525.JPG|thumb|right|A chastity ring
Purity rings, or Chastity rings are a symbol of virginity in religion|religious cultures. A person who wears a purity ring is vowing to save sex for marriage. The ring is usually worn on the left ring finger. There is no particular style for purity rings; however, many have a cross in their design in reference to Jesus Christ.

A reporter David Bario in his article posted in Chicago Tribune, Rutland Herald (http://www.rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050329/NEWS/503290315/1027 on March 29, 2005) and at several other news websites wrote:

"Under the Bush administration, organizations that promote abstinence and encourage teens to sign virginity pledges or wear purity rings have received federal grants. The Silver Ring Thing, a subsidiary of a Pennsylvania Evangelical Church, has received more than $1 million from the government to promote abstinence and to sell its rings in the United States and abroad."