John Piderit

Sexual Morality (eBook, PDF)

A Natural Law Approach to Intimate Relationships

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Informal customs have become the norm for most young adults in matters of sexual intimacy. Unfortunately, the sexual revolution has not proven to be as beneficial to women as was hoped, and society offers young men little preparation for future roles as husbands and fathers. In this book, Father Piderit argues that a natural law approach to morality provides a grounded pathway toward marriage, and shows why these fairly traditional practices help young people find a partner whom they can realistically promise to love until death do them part. Offering theory but focusing on practice, this book helps young adults understand why sexual intimacy should be reserved for marriage. The first two sections develop the natural law basis for behavior. Father Piderit points out that natural law relies primarily on reason, not religion, and his explanation provides a way to understand a Christian approach to morality as grounded in nature. The final third of the book explores what religious practice and membership in a Christian denomination adds to the natural law approach. Father Piderit uses clear, practical examples to show that positive goals are what motivate human beings. By breaking down the potentially abstract concept of morality into a set of intuitive practices guided by natural law, Father Piderit provides young people and students with the tools to create a positive courtship and, ultimately, a solid marriage based on strong, shared values and mutual respect.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. November 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780199793334
• Artikelnr.: 38141462

Autorenporträt

Fr. Piderit served as president of Loyola University Chicago from 1993 to 2001. He is now the president of the Catholic Education Institute, a group which seeks new ways to educate Catholics, both at the secondary and the tertiary level.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 An Aptitude for Excellence
Part I The Framework
Chapter 2 We Hold These Truths To Be Self-Evident
Chapter 3 Constraints, Discipline, and Happiness
Chapter 4 The Illusion of Morality Free Zones
Chapter 5 Theory and Practice
Chapter 6 Moral Guidance in Human Nature
Chapter 7 Experiencing the Natural Law
Chapter 8 Sin: Moral Mistakes
Chapter 9 Bitter Human Failings
Chapter 10 Fundamental Values
Chapter 11 Progress
Chapter 12 Pursuing the Fundamental Values
Chapter 13 Getting It Together
Part II Avoiding Corrosive Actions and Promoting Friendship
Chapter 14 Drinking and Drugs: Looking Out for Yourself and Your Friends
Chapter 15 Sexual Activity Outside of Marriage
Chapter 16 Girls, Boys, and Teenagers
Chapter 17 Movies, Moms, and Norms for Teenagers
Chapter 18 Sex and the Fundamental Values
Chapter 19 Moving In and Moving Out
Chapter 20 Sex, Artificial Contraceptives, and Children
Chapter 21 Sexual Variations and Misdirections
Chapter 22 Unnatural Interests
Chapter 23 Same Sex Orientation