(May 31, 2015 at 8:08 am)Twisted Wrote: why are Abrahamic religions so obsessed with sex?
It is largely about control.
It is also likely that an interest in fidelity came about in prehistory when people started keeping animals, and noticed that sexual intercourse had something to do with offspring. Once one understands the basics of reproduction, then one might be interested in knowing if one is the father of a child, and for that, a man needed to be the only man having sex with the woman (at the relevant possible times).
(May 31, 2015 at 8:08 am)Twisted Wrote: I was born a Muslim and i was brought up in such a way that i considered sex evil and women wearing vulgar clothes was considered extremely bad,every women who wore a jeans was considered a whore in my society though things have changed a lot now
sex before marriage has always been considered bad in the Indian sub continent among all religions
what kind of sexual ethics should we have as an Atheist?
As others have said, atheism is not believing in any gods. It does not, in itself, dictate any moral code. For that, you might want to look at various philosophers who have written about ethics, as most of their systems do not depend on a god in any way.
(May 31, 2015 at 8:33 am)Twisted Wrote:(May 31, 2015 at 8:16 am)Rhythm Wrote: Atheism doesn't actually have anything to say on that matter - it can't help you decide that. "Shoulds" are really beyond the purvey of atheism in and of itself - no matter what the subject.
I agree but I think my culture has its effects on my mind and thinking,the western culture feels awkward to me even though i have nothing against it maybe i am not used to living in such an environment
First of all, don't do anything you don't want to do. Think about how you want to live your life. And try to figure out, as best you can, why you want to live your life that way. But even if you cannot figure out why you want whatever you want, do not do anything you don't want to do.
Also, keep the practical issues in mind. For example, if you are going to be having sex with a bunch of people, or even just one person, you need to think about the possibility of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. And not just think about those things, but take appropriate actions regarding them. You also will want to consider the reactions of your neighbors, which is why you probably don't want to be having sex in the street.
The practical matters are very important. You are not only dealing with abstract ideas, you are dealing with your life. Live it well.
"A wise man ... proportions his belief to the evidence."
— David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section X, Part I.
