This document discusses the need for a new ethic of love and sexuality that promotes responsibility and abstinence over excess. It argues that human sexuality involves freedom but also responsibility to oneself, one's spouse, children, and future lineage. True love and commitment are seen as viable alternatives to views of "free sex" or "absolute sex". The document advocates for abstinence-focused sex education and highlights research showing abstinence pledges and marital fidelity as protective factors.
1. Sexual compulsions 2. Poor relationships with elders and friends
S-59Second responsibility of conjugal loveDevotion & service sustains marriage
1. Loving has purpose and direction Grounded in heart & conscience Purpose determines depth of love 2. Love is grounded in ethical standards beyond the personal relationship
1. Loving has purpose and direction Grounded in heart & conscience Purpose determines depth of love 2. Love is grounded in ethical standards beyond the personal relationship
1. Loving has purpose and direction Grounded in heart & conscience Purpose determines depth of love 2. Love is grounded in ethical standards beyond the personal relationship
1. Loving has purpose and direction Grounded in heart & conscience Purpose determines depth of love 2. Love is grounded in ethical standards beyond the personal relationship
Purity before marriageFidelity to one lifelong spouseAchieve total oneness in loveÒAbsolute SexÓ Ethic