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Sexual sins are often viewed as a ______ question, when they should not be.
Sexual sins are often viewed as a ______ question, when they should not be.
binary
What one does repeatedly affects the kind of ______ they become.
What one does repeatedly affects the kind of ______ they become.
person
Sex is both ______ and procreative.
Sex is both ______ and procreative.
unitive
Sex symbolizes ______ and exclusivity among many other things.
Sex symbolizes ______ and exclusivity among many other things.
General sex expresses and perfects the love of the spouses.
General sex expresses and perfects the love of the spouses.
A marital sex is better because it is more meaningful on primacy and exclusivity of the spouses, and on more ______ realities.
A marital sex is better because it is more meaningful on primacy and exclusivity of the spouses, and on more ______ realities.
To be unitive is to be procreative—to raise and educate a child in the context of a ______ and loving family context.
To be unitive is to be procreative—to raise and educate a child in the context of a ______ and loving family context.
Children bring the spouses ______.
Children bring the spouses ______.
Virtuous sex of marriage is the ideal platform in deciding a direction of ______ and goodness.
Virtuous sex of marriage is the ideal platform in deciding a direction of ______ and goodness.
The difference between sexual relations described in the text, is as a ______ of virtue and vice, rather than a binary conception.
The difference between sexual relations described in the text, is as a ______ of virtue and vice, rather than a binary conception.
At one end of the spectrum are married spouses, consensual and responsible for each ______.
At one end of the spectrum are married spouses, consensual and responsible for each ______.
At the other end of the spectrum is non-consensual sex, an adult engaging with a ______, or underage sex.
At the other end of the spectrum is non-consensual sex, an adult engaging with a ______, or underage sex.
Note #1 in the text says to not be a linear model, that it is more complex, and ______ than what it is believed to be.
Note #1 in the text says to not be a linear model, that it is more complex, and ______ than what it is believed to be.
Note #2 in the text says that the ______ tells us what the meaning of the sexual act is from the people engaged in the act.
Note #2 in the text says that the ______ tells us what the meaning of the sexual act is from the people engaged in the act.
Marriage is the best place to raise children but this is not to say that children of single parents can't be raised well—it is simply going to be ______.
Marriage is the best place to raise children but this is not to say that children of single parents can't be raised well—it is simply going to be ______.
The integral meaning of the sexual act is realized fully in marriage as a loving relationship between two spouses that deepens the ______ to each other.
The integral meaning of the sexual act is realized fully in marriage as a loving relationship between two spouses that deepens the ______ to each other.
It is important to do so (non-marital sex) to try the relationship in all levels however is the ______ argument .
It is important to do so (non-marital sex) to try the relationship in all levels however is the ______ argument .
Feelings do eventually disappear—which is why love is about ______ and responsibility for each other.
Feelings do eventually disappear—which is why love is about ______ and responsibility for each other.
Marriage is a commitment to go through life together and form their ______.
Marriage is a commitment to go through life together and form their ______.
Some of the weaknesses of marriage has something to do with insecurity, ______, and selfishness
Some of the weaknesses of marriage has something to do with insecurity, ______, and selfishness
Flashcards
Binary Question (Sexual Sins)
Binary Question (Sexual Sins)
Thinking of sexual sins as a simple 'yes' or 'no' question.
Unitive and Procreative Sex
Unitive and Procreative Sex
An act full of meanings and branches; symbolizes commitment and exclusivity.
Procreation (Meaning)
Procreation (Meaning)
Forming a new life and taking responsibility for raising and educating the child.
Unitive (Meaning)
Unitive (Meaning)
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Marital Sex Importance
Marital Sex Importance
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Virtuous Sex
Virtuous Sex
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Sexual Relations as a Spectrum
Sexual Relations as a Spectrum
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Meaning of the Sexual Act
Meaning of the Sexual Act
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Love and Responsibility
Love and Responsibility
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Study Notes
- This chapter explores a moral theology, addressing the "Micro" Approach, the "Macro: Aooriac," and certain sexual questions related to marriage.
The Question of Non-Marital Sex
- Non-marital sex should not be viewed as a binary question of sin.
- Repeated sexual actions shape a person's character and thoughts.
General Comments on Sex
- Marriage is necessary but not sufficient for virtuous sex.
- Sex is both unitive and procreative, carrying multiple meanings and implications.
- It symbolizes commitment and exclusivity and has biological potential for procreation.
- Procreation entails forming a new life and undertaking the responsibility of raising and educating a child.
- The unitive aspect involves spouses expressing and deepening their love and commitment.
- Marital acts express and perfect the love of spouses.
- Marital sex is more meaningful because of the primacy and exclusivity of the spouses.
- The sexual act is intrinsically and deeply rooted in married life.
- Being unitive is to be procreative by raising and educating a child in a secure and loving environment.
- Children bring spouses together and inspire their desire to raise, educate, and provide for the family.
- Nuance: the meaning of the sexual act in marriage is profound rather than unilateral.
Sexual Relations as a Spectrum
- The virtue of sex in marriage does not imply that all non-marital sex is equally vicious.
- Virtuous sex within marriage provides an ideal setting for commitment and goodness.
- Whether pre-marital or non-marital sex is sinful should not be based on a binary perspective.
- The perception of sexual relations sits on a spectrum of virtue and vice, not a binary choice.
- One end of the spectrum includes married, consensual, and responsible spouses.
- The other end features non-consensual sex or sex with a minor.
- This model is complex and nuanced, not linear.
- The spectrum explains the sexual act's meaning based on the participants' engagement.
- Marriage is an ideal environment to raise children.
- The integral meaning of the sexual act is fully realized in marriage, deepening the spouses' commitment to each other.
- It is also possible to engage in sex to fulfill its meaning in an integral way at a later time.
- However, non-marital sex may lead to habitual sexuality without complete meaning, weakening the act.
- Repeated actions shape a person, potentially orienting them in a direction difficult to reverse.
Objections to the Full Meaning of Sexual Act
- Why commit? What is the point of staying together?
- Romantic love is temporary and not a foundation for marriage.
- Feelings will eventually disappear, which is why love is about devotion and responsibility for each other.
- Objections often stem from the "honeymoon phase" feeling.
- Mistakes can happen in marriage like not knowing someone well enough, pressure to marry, unexpected responsibility, or reputation.
- Marriage involves a commitment to navigate life together and raise a child.
- The strengths of permanence are linked to empirical evidence.
- Weaknesses in marriage can arise from insecurity, immaturity, and selfishness.
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