Sexual ethics

Question 1

who is Peter Vardy?

Answer 1

christian authour of The puzzel of sex

Question 2

what are Vardy’s main concerns? (2)

Answer 2

• commodification of sex (porn, promotion in media, contraception)
• it distorts the basis of sex: reproduction + in loving marrige

Question 3

history of sex in ancient Greek philosophy: (3)

Answer 3

• Plato: Dualism of the body, controlable aspects vs raging desires that need to be tamed by reason - shown in chariot model.
• Stoics: emotions of desire should be controlled. sex = reproduction.
• Cynics: desires don’t need to be tamed. no shame in sex.

Question 4

view of sex in Genesis (3)

Answer 4

• made by God for procreation “be fruitful” 🍇
• adultery is punishable by stoning 🗿
• brides should be virgin so husbands heirs aren’t bastardized 😇

Question 5

St pauls teaching of sex

Answer 5

Fulfil needs of soul rather than body for Christ’s imminent return:
- control over desires ❤️‍🔥
- sex for marriage 💍
- body is HS temple needs respect 🕊️🏛️

Question 6

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Answer 6

i cannot remember what i was dong before i met u

Question 7

why did early Christians value celibacy (2)

Answer 7

• modelled Jesus
• gift to priesthood from God

Question 8

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Answer 8

Christians opt for annulments, CoE allow divorce + remarriage to avoid adulterous marriage

Question 9

Catholics teaching on sex

Answer 9

sex should not go against:
- Faithfullness (marriage)
- Reroduction
- Divine union

Therefore contreception, masturbation and homosexuality is wrong

Question 10

Sex as private: without the need for religious rules (3)

Answer 10

• Mills harm principle 🤕
• Existentialists: rules about the purpose of sex being reproductive are wrong 👶
• Many outdated rules ignore modern overpopulation and science (contraception) 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦🧪

Question 11

Sex as public: (4)

Answer 11

• sexual behaviour (cheating) can impact a community
• knowledgable public figures give insight into importance of sex (kants focus on respect)
• public role to debate power imbalance in sexual relationships (i.e prevent women being taken advantage of)
• Barclay: we need rules i.e concent can be subjective