The Counsel of Trent #995 - The Sex Question Almost No One Can Answer
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Feb 12, 2025 Dive into a thought-provoking exploration of love and sexuality, where complex relationships between friendship and intimate acts are unraveled. Understand the sacred nature of marriage and the profound value of children as gifts. The conversation challenges contemporary sexual behaviors, inviting reflection on morality beyond mere consent. Each segment delves into the ethics of sexual relationships, revealing how meaningful connections can be marred by casual encounters, emphasizing that sex is more than just a biological instinct.
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Extreme Promiscuity
- Trent Horn discusses online pornographers who engaged in extreme promiscuity.
- He contrasts this with the general disgust most people feel towards such acts.
Sex's Intrinsic Moral Significance
- Sex has intrinsic moral significance, unlike driving a car, argues Ed Fazer.
- He criticizes Peter Singer's view that sex has no special moral weight.
Moral vs. Biological Disgust
- Disgust towards promiscuity is morally based, not simply about health risks.
- Sex has moral meaning beyond mere biology, unlike eating contests.
