[RLK]

All of these gradual "Slouchings towards Gomorrah" are the natural by-product of the severing of the sexual act from the prime end of that act, and from its fundamental natural function: the begetting of the child.

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I am as critical of the sexual morality of the last nearl four decades as anyone on this planet. But simplistic and over-extended arguments such as the above are my worst enemy.

[NetValue]

Thanks for tellus "Why" in simple terms.

[EdReform]

Bump for later read

[Ronin]

A thoughtful bump.

I am not sure I agree with everything the author stipulates, but he makes a very good case. I want to read and think more before commenting further.

[uncbob]

Let's take the argument in the other direction
With modern science it is pretty easy to predict when a woman is fertile
Then that is the ONLY time a husband should have sex with his wife

[oprahstheantichrist]

Bump for later.

[colorado tanker]

For later reading.

[Don Myers]

"All of these gradual "Slouchings towards Gomorrah" are the natural by-product of the severing of the sexual act from the prime end of that act, and from its fundamental natural function: the begetting of the child. "

I got this far in the essay. There has always been many people who have used the act of sex as a means of gratification in and out of marriage. The Bible describes sex outside of marriage as sin. Humans are sinful beings, and have always been so.

Now, our children have the freedom to indulge in sex. Our sexual mores have changed. It is the now the custom for kids to begin engaging in sex almost from grade school.

What should be a means of bonding between one man and one woman has been perverted. Perverting the natural is what man does best. Sin has it's consequences, but people do not believe in consequences or sin. They view their actions as normal and god-given rights. They do not believe in moralism or standards. The people suffer and society suffers for these sins. The consequences are being seen now in the decay of our society.

[Steve0113]

ping for a superb article and some really dumb comments.