Sexual ethics

Presently, the world has adopted a more liberal approach when it comes to a sexual relationship encounter ending up being just for an enjoyable pleasurable moment. Its sole purpose is to please the selfish lust desires of the flesh without any kind of restrictions. Framed by this concept, society has embedded more and more into a promiscuous life style that at in times has terrible consequences. However, this situation should not be this way in the world. The most important factor that can served as a safety net and of protection for those who follow them are the moral codes. In this country as in many others religious nations, the Bible has written moral codes for those who decide to follow it in their lives, and this can be served as a safeguard…

The authors of Catholic Sexual Ethics discuss sexual ethics as seen through the Church and the Bible. Particularly, in the chapter entitled “The Biblical Teaching on Sex” the authors discuss biblical passages and what they teach Catholics about sexual ethics. In this chapter, the authors look at the New Testament and Old Testament for teachings on sexuality. In the New Testament the Bible approaches all questions of human existence with respect to the new life in Christ. The teachings of Jesus…

Ethics affects the actions of individuals daily. These fundamental guidelines are instrumental in providing integrity and order. Within law enforcement departments, the written policies in regards to what is considered ethical and unethical is key to maintaining positive work environments, high moral and operational integrity. Harassment/Sexual Harassment In The Workplace Harassment and Sexual Harassment promote a hostile workplace environment. Harassment would be defined as both verbal and…

William R Madden Ethics: Sexual Morality 1. Introduction A. The past sixty to seventy years have had changes in the way our society views sexuality. Prior to the 1960's, tradition based attitudes towards sexual behavior were prevalent. In the present, individuals have much more freedom to practice sexual acts without some of the older restrictions. Some agree with these changes while others do not. The shift has had one negative effect that can be agreed on, and that is the transmission…

In the book “Sexual Ethics in Pastoral Ministry,” a lot of useful information is given on sexual conduct of a minister. One of the topics highlighted throughout the book is how to avoid sexual misconduct as a minister. The way this section is covered is very thorough and clear. This essay will highlight some of the key points mentioned throughout the book on how to avoid sexual misconduct in ministry. When it comes to ministering to the congregation, it is important that the people in the…

Theory Stephanie Cook PHI 208 Ethics and Moral Reasoning February 12, 2018 Professor Heather Perez Sexual harassment is harassment that includes unwanted sexual advances, request of any sexual favors, and other types of verbal and physical harassment in a sexual way. Sexual harassment is unlawful to harass an applicant or employee. Offensive comments, unwanted hand touches, and gestures they all tied into sexual harassment. When it comes to a business environment it is important…

Kecia Ali's Sexual Ethics and Islam provides an insightful analysis and commentary on sex and gender under classical Sunni adjudication. Ali’s work sheds a light on the way societies use gender as a cardinal instrument to ensure social organization and establish a hierarchy. I feel that I share many of the same opinions as Ali furthering the ideas that: these classical legal doctrines conflict with constituents, social double standards give way for more harsh, female punishments, the…

1) “Orthoeros, A Biblically Based Sexual Ethic” by Miguel A. De La Torre To De La Torre “ Orthoeros” is a view of sexual physical contact where the sexual act is completely equal in nature. He related it to Adam and Eve in Holy Scripture where they stood in front of each other with complete openness with out any shame. Orthoeros is more than a sexual act, it is a mutual sharing that enters the rhelm of each person giving priority to the other’s needs and wishes. If we experience this level of…

Attending the Julie Arliss’s, All Great Empires Fall’ student conference was an educational experience as complex questions were raised about socially relevant topics. One significant aspect of the conference regarded sexual ethics were the origins of sexual ethics, descriptions of variable ethical codes such as egoism and utilitarianism, issues of consent, cultural aspects, and society’s normalisation of sexual violence. Sexual ethics also regard gender and sexuality and how they relate to…

There has been a dramatic shift in the understanding of sex and its place in society in modern times. This shift involves the meaning and role of sex in today’s changing world. To say that we live in an era where the understanding of sex is skewed in favor of a utilitarian and individualized concept, is simply to state the obvious (Woodhead 1997, 98-99). The axiom, “sex is fun” has become the popular slogan that drives sexual activities among the young, as well as the old. And so, whenever the…