Jennifer Roback Morse discusses the sexual revolution, highlighting its impact on society and Christian sexual ethics. They delve into historical origins, critique population control movements, explore economic implications, and discuss supporting individuals affected by sexual issues. The conversation challenges traditional views on balancing education, career, and family, advocating for integration. Overall, they emphasize the need to resist the allure of the sexual revolution and promote redemptive solutions.
The Sexual Revolution encompasses three interconnected ideologies: contraceptive, divorce, and gender, challenging traditional Christian sexual ethics.
Influential historical figures and funders like Bill Hilary and John D. Rockefeller III shaped the ideological foundations of the Sexual Revolution.
The podcast stresses the need to resist the seductive promises of the revolution, highlighting how biases in social sciences distort data and facts.
Deep dives
Defining the Ruth Institute's Mission
The Ruth Institute, an international interfaith coalition, advocates for defending the family and fostering a civilization of love through presenting traditional Christian sexual ethics as a universal good. While rooted in Roman Catholic teachings, the institute aims to reach a broad audience by emphasizing the universal truths of family values, drawing from various Christian traditions and disciplines such as economics and social science.
Analyzing the Sexual Revolution and its Ideologies
The Sexual Revolution is detailed as comprising three interlocking ideologies: the contraceptive ideology advocates for separating sex from babies, the divorce ideology promotes detaching both sex and babies from marriage, and the gender ideology emphasizes viewing bodily sex as insignificant. These ideologies challenge traditional Christian sexual ethics and advocate for unrestricted sexual freedom, dismissing potential negative consequences as unnecessary taboos. The underlying worldview of the revolution asserts that sexual autonomy leads to overall happiness, with no adverse outcomes for individuals or society.
Historical Influences on the Sexual Revolution
Historical figures such as Bill Hilary, Freud, and Kinsey, along with major funders like John D. Rockefeller III and Catherine McCormick, are cited as influential in shaping the ideological foundations of the Sexual Revolution. The financial backing by billionaires to promote population control and contraceptive practices significantly impacted societal norms and attitudes towards sexual ethics. Understanding the seductive nature of the revolution is emphasized to resist its allure and recognize the need for intentional opposition to its misleading promises.
The Impact of the Sexual Revolution on Social Sciences
The podcast delves into how the social sciences have been influenced by ideological biases due to the impact of the sexual revolution. The speaker critiques the compromised nature of many social sciences, highlighting the prevalence of ideology over impartiality in research. This bias leads to a distortion of data and misrepresentation of facts, challenging the integrity of social science disciplines.
Promoting Alternative Approaches in Response to Societal Changes
The discussion emphasizes the importance of individual actions in combating the negative effects of the sexual revolution. Encouraging listeners to engage in practical efforts within their professions and communities, the speaker advocates for supporting alternative professional societies and initiatives. By fostering a culture of accountability, sympathy, and healing, individuals can contribute to positive change and address the societal challenges arising from ideological influences.
Jennifer Roback Morse joins the Thinking Fellows to discuss the sexual revolution. Jennifer is the founder and president of the Ruth Institute and has authored several books concerning the consequences of the sexual revolution. This conversation helps reveal that the sexual revolution is more than the normalization of hypersexualized behavior. Instead, the sexual revolution is a combination of worldviews that have negatively impacted us all.
