Catholic Answers Live #12332 How to Respond to Charges of Bigotry – Contraception and the Sexual Revolution - Cy Kellett
Aug 19, 2025
In this engaging discussion, guest Amy Hamilton, PhD, an assistant professor specializing in faith and ethics, addresses how to counter charges of bigotry with compassion and clarity. She explores the societal implications of contraception and the importance of maintaining traditional marriage values. The podcast also dives into why sleeping in the same bed before marriage can complicate relationships, advocating for chastity and healthy boundaries. With a rich blend of insights, Hamilton encourages listeners to reflect on faith's role in navigating modern challenges.
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Sexual Revolution Fragments Identity
- Amy Hamilton argues the sexual revolution produced fragmented identities by separating sex, marriage, and childbearing.
- She links expressive individualism to fewer families and rising social harms like anxiety and infertility.
Self-Mastery Leads To Redefinition
- If individuals treat themselves as autonomous masters, redefining sex and body follows logically.
- Hamilton says this self-sovereignty explains moves toward transgender and redefinition of sexual norms.
Judge Cultural Change By Its Results
- Evaluate social change by its outcomes, not just intentions, Hamilton urges.
- She notes higher anxiety, depression, suicidality, and falling fertility as evidence the revolution harmed flourishing.
