Exam 5 Flashcards
Christian Sexual ethics
last of the religions, yay!
what are the core elements of christian sexual ethics
Biblical grounding
– Ecclesiastical tradition – Reason
– Experience
what are Theological issues with christian sexual ethics
Hermeneutical
problem
– Ecclesiastical problem
what is Hermeneutical
concerning the interpretations
what is Ecclesiastical
relating to the church or/and its clergy
is birth control allowed
A “No!” to birth control is
“too legalistic”
is anal sex allowed
Anal sex a matter of conscience
is masturbation allowed
Masturbation not biblically forbidden
is oral sex allowed
Oral sex a gift to be stewarded well
is abortion allowed
Abortion = murder (IUD’s problematic)
is plastic surgery allowed
Plastic surgery problematic (objectifying spouse)
what is the view of sex
Sex as gift (as opposed to “god/idol” or “gross”)
Basis of friendship that cannot be lost
■ Avoid enslavement to sex acts (risk of addiction)
go over the genesis shit, I am confused
like what the hell
is the bible a story of monogamy
no clue please figure that out
what is the most unpopular of christian virtues
chastity
what is Thomas Aquinas view on sex
Integration of sexual appetites, not elimination
■ Emphasis on procreation
does Adrian Thatcher think chastity is possible
Abstaining from sexual immorality is unrealistic
■ Heterosexual presumption is too narrow
■ Disconnect between Christian chastity and holiness
do christian power point and reading to understand…
please or you are screwed
