Evangelical Purity Movement and True Love Waits Organization
In 1994, thousands of teenagers gathered in Washington, D.C., to pledge sexual abstinence until marriage, marking a breakout moment in the evangelical purity movement. The movement impacted sex education in the U.S. and received media attention. True Love Waits organization played a significant role in promoting abstinence-based programs. Abstinence-only education faced criticism for false information and stereotypes. The organization's pledge has evolved over the years to focus on personal holiness.