Sexual ethics

Question 1

Traditionalists

Answer 1

nuclear family is the center of an orderly society so this should not be changed

Question 2

Augustine

Answer 2

sexual desire was key feature of original sin
it is ‘just’ to be ashamed of sexual desire due to modesty and private sex
sex must be within marriage with the purpose of having kids
NO to PM,EM and HOMO

Question 3

Aquinas

Answer 3

Natural law and sex
education is better preformed in wedlock
reproduction for children
sex must occur in sex with the god given telos of having children

Question 4

Mill

Answer 4

‘harm principle’
People should be free to do what they like when it comes to PM,EM and HOMO
If a society is harmed by HOMO then it should change it’s views to pomote long-term happiness

Question 5

Fletcher

Answer 5

if all people involved in PM and HOMO are happy then it is ethical
EM is not due to it not having a loving outcome from deception and harm

Question 6

Freud

Answer 6

Christian views on sex led to unhealthy repression and mental illness
sex is a biological desire that should not be shamed
sex is between two consenting adults and no one else’s business

Question 7

Kant

Answer 7

homosexuality cant be universalized
PM, EM, and HOMO conflict with his 2nd formulation
marriage is good for sex as it is a mutual commitment of ends (having kids)

Question 8

Bishop Barron

Answer 8

superficial secular view on sex has made it a meaningless act which can be psycologically damaging

Question 9

Roman catholic church

Answer 9

no contraception, no sex outside marriage and no homosexuality

Question 10

Church of England

Answer 10

contraception within marriage is acceptable

Question 11

Liberation theologians

Answer 11

emphaisises love, justice and compassion rather than strict adherence to rules