Sexual Ethics- Applied

Sexual Ethics- Applied

1. Homosexuality

   • The Bible "Homosexuals are sexually immoral"
   • "They will not inherit the kingdom of God"
   • Problems with the Biblical views on homosexuality
     • No empirical evidence to suggest a homophobic God is in place
       • Bible is an outdated document written in an outdated time
   • Kant described homosexuals as "Beneath the beasts"
   • Bentham argues homosexuality doesn't hurt anyone, so it should be allowed

2. Sex and Marriage

   • Augustine said "the purpose of marriage is procreate not be friends"
   • Sex outside marriage is evil
   • Aquinas referred to women as "defective men"
   • Marx called "marriage slavery"