Post-Christianity?
Love and Liberty: The Original Sexual Revolution
Nov 8, 2023
Unpacking the revolution in attitudes toward sex and sexuality that transformed Western understanding, the hosts discuss the impact of Christianity on concepts like free will, consent, and human dignity, explore the transformation of sexual morality in ancient Rome, and delve into the significance of discussing sex in evangelism and apologetics.
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- The first sexual revolution before Christianity challenged social systems, emphasized consent, and recognized the dignity of individuals.
- Christianity reshaped understanding of sex and sexuality, prioritizing moral nature, consent, and dignity over prevailing philosophical systems.
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The Transformation of Sexual Morality
The speaker discusses the transformation of sexual morality from a pre-Christian to a Christian culture. They highlight that sexual morality is one of the domains where the shift is the most radical. The speaker emphasizes that pre-Christian sexual culture was not just about eroticism and fun, as popular belief may suggest. They explain that the perception of sexual life and morality in the first century is influenced by factors like social status, honor, and different rules depending on one's place in the social order. Christianity's influence brought significant changes by challenging social systems of exploitation, emphasizing consent, and recognizing the dignity of individuals.
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