(June 17, 2015 at 1:23 am)Neimenovic Wrote: CL, sorry if I missed it, but I don't think you answered. Can you make a case for why all sexual activity outside the context of a husband and a wife is morally wrong other than 'bible says'?
You have not missed it.
My views are that God intended sex to be something shared between a man and a woman who commit to each other for life. Children are a natural result of sex, which to me, helps solidify the fact that sex speaks the language of permanence, of family, and of commitment. AKA, marriage.
Using sex outside of this context has led to some negative things like pregnancy before the timing is right, abortion, children without fathers, sexually transmitted diseases (if multiple partners are involved), etc.
Therefore, I see sex as being something we should keep sacred. To me, this means in a loving, self giving commitment between husband and wife.
I don't think you will like my answer because religion and God are deeply involved in it. But that is my answer, and I respect that you have very different opinions on it.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
