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What is the primary reason why masturbation is considered to contradict the meaning and purpose of human sexuality?
What is the primary reason why masturbation is considered to contradict the meaning and purpose of human sexuality?
According to the Catholic Church, what is the primary purpose of sexual union in marriage?
According to the Catholic Church, what is the primary purpose of sexual union in marriage?
What is the result of deficient psycho-emotional growth and/or a symptom of much deeper personal problems?
What is the result of deficient psycho-emotional growth and/or a symptom of much deeper personal problems?
Why is sexual union outside of marriage considered incorrect?
Why is sexual union outside of marriage considered incorrect?
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What is necessary to overcome the obstacle of masturbation?
What is necessary to overcome the obstacle of masturbation?
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What is the total and intimate nature of the sexual act proper to?
What is the total and intimate nature of the sexual act proper to?
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According to the Church, what is the purpose of sexual union?
According to the Church, what is the purpose of sexual union?
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What does the Church promote as an alternative to artificial contraception?
What does the Church promote as an alternative to artificial contraception?
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What is the consequence of using some forms of artificial contraception?
What is the consequence of using some forms of artificial contraception?
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What is the consequence of a contraceptive culture?
What is the consequence of a contraceptive culture?
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Why does the Church reject artificial means of contraception?
Why does the Church reject artificial means of contraception?
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What is the Church's stance on family planning?
What is the Church's stance on family planning?
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Study Notes
Masturbation
- Defined as arousing oneself by touching one's sexual organs or other similar means
- Contradicts the true meaning and purpose of human sexuality, reinforcing the notion that sex is only for personal pleasure
- Often the result of deficient psycho-emotional growth and/or a symptom of deeper personal problems
- Overcoming masturbation requires awareness of one's real needs and directing actions towards better means of attaining them
- Nurturing prayer and sacramental lives can help overcome self-centered habits
Premarital Sex
- Entering into sexual union outside of marriage, whether a single act or a long-term exclusive relationship
- The Catholic Church teaches that the sexual act is a God-given gift, meant to express conjugal love and transmit life
- God created humans to enter into sexual union for two reasons: to express conjugal love and to generate offspring
- Premarital sex ignores the true meaning of the sexual act, failing to serve its real purpose of drawing persons to become truly free and loving
The Use of Artificial Contraception
- Contraception refers to artificial methods or techniques that prevent pregnancy
- Family planning refers to the notion of spacing births within a family
- The Catholic Church is against artificial contraception but not family planning
- The Church affirms family planning to ensure that children can grow up with everything they need, including a good education
- The Church rejects artificial means of contraception and birth control, promoting natural means of family planning instead
- Artificial contraception goes against the natural goal for which God intended the sexual act
- Some forms of artificial contraception can act as abortifacients, preventing the implantation of a developing child in the mother's uterus
- The widespread use of artificial contraception promotes a contraceptive culture characterized by self-centeredness, sexual promiscuity, and a lack of commitment
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Understand the psychological and emotional implications of masturbation and learn how to overcome this obstacle. Discover the signs of psycho-emotional growth deficiency and take the first step towards a healthier relationship with oneself.
