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    The Theology of the Body by Pope John Paul II discusses human sexuality, marriage, celibacy and virginity. It views sexual intercourse as a spiritual union between a man and woman, not just physical desires. Marriage is seen as bringing couples closer in understanding our creation. Celibacy finds fulfillment in living for others, like brothers and sisters in Christ. It also focuses on natural family planning as the only approved method of contraception. The document enlightened the writer's views and they see its teachings as still relevant today in addressing modern societal perceptions of these topics.

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    The Theology of the Body by Pope John Paul II discusses human sexuality, marriage, celibacy and virginity. It views sexual intercourse as a spiritual union between a man and woman, not just physical desires. Marriage is seen as bringing couples closer in understanding our creation. Celibacy finds fulfillment in living for others, like brothers and sisters in Christ. It also focuses on natural family planning as the only approved method of contraception. The document enlightened the writer's views and they see its teachings as still relevant today in addressing modern societal perceptions of these topics.

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    The Theology of the Body

    The Theology of the Body by Pope (now Saint) John Paul II shines a new light on

    the interpretation of human sexuality and the nature of marriage, celibacy, and virginity,

    going as far as the issue of contraception. He described sexual intercourse as a deeper

    connection to the “nuptial meaning of the body”, and not as an expression of man’s lustful

    desires. John Paul II points out that intercourse creates an interpersonal union between

    a man and a woman by giving themselves to each other. In the aspect of marriage, he

    sees it as a feast that brings the couples into a better understanding of our creation and

    not something that simply binds a man and a woman together. Through marriage, one

    finds the ultimate fulfillment of living for another person and not only for himself. In his

    take on celibacy, he said that celibate people like the clergy also experience the fulfillment

    of living for another person --- that is, living for his brothers and sisters in Christ. The

    celibacy is not treated as a burden but instead, as a “free gift of self”. Lastly, the discussion

    of contraception, a topic which is somewhat considered taboo in the Church, focuses on

    the use of natural family planning (NFP) as the only method of contraception. Here, John

    Paul mentioned that the acceptance of NFP can serve as the foundation of maturity

    needed by couples in their search for spirituality.

    The contents of the book enlightened my point of view on certain matters and

    issues surrounding human sexuality. In the age where people see marriage and sexuality

    as something trivial, it is important that people know the theological and moral aspect of
    both subjects. Its teachings help me see that there’s more to physical intimacy and sexual

    satisfaction when it comes to human intercourse, that marriage life and celibate life should

    not be treated as opposites but rather as separate ways to gain the ultimate fulfillment in

    life. Lastly, I see it as very relevant to the present perception that we have in our society.

    As a Catholic, we should now embrace the changes in the theology of the Church in

    pressing matters in order to foster respect and understanding with everyone.

    Looking at the values that the book discusses, I can see that it can also be applied

    to my daily life. The emphasis on the understanding of marital commitment and fulfillment

    is helpful to me in terms of understanding certain problems in the family. In addition, I

    believe that I can use such values in advising my friends when it comes to their

    relationships. Lastly, the acceptance of “forbidden” issues such as contraception opens

    up a whole new chance where people I know can practice it without stigma and

    misconception from the people around them.

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