The liberal says, "I think people should be free to choose their own morality as long as it doesn't negatively affect others."
The fundamentalist says, "I think my morality is the only correct one and anyone who thinks differently is evil/going to hell."
The liberal and the fundamentalist both think that the other should see it 'their way.' It's this kind of arrogance for their position that causes wars, etc. Neither side is ready to accept how the other side thinks and just move on with their lives. And Agnostics cannot do anything about it, because as far as they're concerned, it's not their place to sway people away from the arrogant mindset-or any mindset, even if it will one day bring the world into destruction.
How are we supposed to get the message of mutual respect across, when we keep acting like sex has no consequences that can't be dealt with?
I really don't know who you think
teaches this, but it certainly isn't groups like Planned Parenthood or other mainstream pro-legalized abortion/sex education organization.
Bolding added. Notice, Schraf, she said ACT, not TEACH. And, in the sense of acting-movies, the media, etc.-the consequences of sex, such as STDs, pregnancies, etc. are often joked about, or dealt with in semi-intriguing ways that would almost make one desire to be a part of all the action. In terms of ACTING, there is a view portrayed that any problem resulting from sex can be dealt with in a Hollywood fashion.
Groups that preach a message of chastity IMO are being very moral, so long as they aren't legally forcing anyone's hand.
I'd say that the only way such groups could teach chastity and be moral is if [they] also provide full disclosure during their presentations of the lack of effectiveness of their programs.
That makes you as guilty of legislating morality as are the pro-chastity gang. Tell me, why is it 'wrong' not to tell the gang of ineffectiveness of the program, and 'right' to tell them? Why is your position so much better?
Jon
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