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The Interplay of Moral Systems in Sexual Decisions: Choices, Freedom, and Consequences

This article explores how social standards, personal moral convictions, and basic moral norms influence sexual decisions. It discusses the impact of upbringing and religious teachings on an individual's understanding of sexual morality and the emotional, physical, and spiritual consequences of these choices. The three central concepts of choices, freedom, and consequences are elaborated to show the complexity of making decisions in the realm of sexuality. The tension between personal freedom and moral responsibility is examined, emphasizing the need for awareness of the ramifications of one's choices.

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The Interplay of Moral Systems in Sexual Decisions: Choices, Freedom, and Consequences

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  1. Moral Systems : Influence our decisions Social Standards: the conduct that seems acceptable to most of the people in the broader society around us. Basic Moral Norm: sexual morality you were taught by your parents and religious leaders ( natural law, scripture) Personal Moral Convictions: sexual moral codes that reach person follow in his or her day-to-day life.

  2. Choices Catechism of Catholic Church…Sexuality affects all aspects of the human person in the unity of body and soul Emotional Consequences Physical Consequences Spiritual consequences

  3. Three Central Concepts: Choices – Freedom - Consequences Choices Life if full of choices Some choices are yours to make Some choices are made for you by others Easy and difficult choices Long- range consequences or those choices that don’t really matter Some are morally good choices Some are immoral and sinful When if comes to sex and sexual relationships…these choices almost always have life-changing consequences

  4. Three Central Concepts: Choices – Freedom - Consequences 2. Freedom Are your free to make your own choices about sexual relationships? (Yes and No) Yes… You are free to decide for yourself the important sexualquestions ( dating, how far to go, etc.) Parents, teachers, religious leaders have little power to make these decisions for you No… You are not totally free Not free to violate another person’s freedom Not free to disregard Natural Law, Law of God , laws of state Not free to avoid the consequences of your decisions

  5. Three Central Concepts: Choices – Freedom - Consequences 3. Consequences Freedom always implies responsibility Sexual consequences are so important there are commandments, law, and parental rules governing Purpose is to protect your freedom and the freedom of others

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