Sexual ethics

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Marta

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Who supports the liberal/secular view on sex?
Mill
What should relationships be according to Mill?
Remain private and consenting
What does the secular/liberal view say on relationships and sex - Mill
Humans are free to do anything they want as long it doesn’t harm others
What are 2 negative criticisms surrounding Mills view (-ao2)
• No clear boundaries on what acceptable sexual practice is
• Sex = not direct harm but can cause unforeseen harm = unethical
What’s a positive criticism for Mills view (+ao2)
Influential on modern societies view on sex
Who supports the Christian view on sex/relationships?
Augustine
What is marriage according to Augustine?
Sacrament from God
How does ‘the fall’ affect humans in relationships according to Augustine
Humans naturally sinful and desire lust
What does Augustine say sex should be saved for ?
Marriage
What are sex 3 main purposes according to Augustine ?
• Unitive - bring couple closer together
• Procreate - create Christian children
• control sexual desire - sex only in marriage
Who supports Augustine’s view and why
Other Abrahamic religions - have the same religious views
What’s a negative criticism on Augustine’s view (-ao2)
No proof - view based on Adam and Eve
What’s a bible quote supporting the Christian view ?
Do not commit adultery
Explain the Utilitarian view on sexual relationships and why - non religious view
Acceptable
• agree with sexual relationships = maximise pleasure and disagree with ones that cause harm/pain
Explain the Kantian view on sexual relationships - religious view
Should only be allowed within marriage which is based on mutual respect and consent - disagrees with homosexuality
Explain Situation ethics view on sexual relationships and why - non religious view
Acceptable
• only if they give the most loving outcome including homosexuality
Explain NML view on sexual relationships - religious view
Only agree with heterosexual relationships that align with procreation and unity
What is the 1967 Sexual Offences Act
Homosexuality was decriminalised in UK
When was the Same Sex Marriage Act
2013
What is the 2004 Civil Partnership Act
Same sex couples = same rights as married couples
Explain the Christian view on homosexuality?
Unacceptable
• only accepted if non-practicing
• if you can’t form a heterosexual relationship stay celibate
What’s a bible story supporting the Christian view on homosexuality and why?
Sodom and Gomorrah - God punished a city where homosexuality was happening
What’s a negative criticism for the Christian view on homosexuality? (-ao2)
Jesus preached acceptance to everyone regardless of sexuality
What is the liberal/secular view on homosexuality?
Acceptable
• homosexuality does no harm to others
What is Extramarital sex ?
Sex outside your marriage
What is the term for ‘sex before marriage‘
Premarital sex
How does Christian’s view Extramarital sex and why?
Disagree - viewed as a sin because the couple are committed together for life
What do Christians base their view on Extramarital sex and with
10 Commandments - do not commit adultery
What is the liberal/secular view on Extramarital sex and why
BOTH
• Disagree - morally wrong as it causes harm
• Agree - if there’s consent of all parties involved
Why do people engage in premarital sex?
• Casual - focus on sexual gratification
• Trail marriage
• Substitute marriage - don’t value the sanctity of marriage
Why do Christian’s disagree with Premarital sex ?
It can devalue Sanctity of marriage + it’s a sin
What can Premarital sex lead to according to Christians
Babies born outside of a Christian household/family
Who supports the liberal/secular view on premarital sex?
Mill
What does the liberal/secular say about Premarital sex?
Agree - causes no harm to others as it’s the couples right to do so if they consent
Why are religious views on sex still relevant?
eternal law - Gods teachings which are never changing and never wrong
Why are religious views not relevant?
• Secularisation
• Outdated - don’t apply to modern society