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
