Examine at least two religious perspectives on sexual ethics. (14 marks)To what extent,is it reasonable to claim that sexual ethics should be separated from religious beliefs? (6 marks)
Date Submitted: 04/08/2004 15:57:11
Category: / Society & Culture / People
Length: 8 pages (2172 words)
Category: / Society & Culture / People
Length: 8 pages (2172 words)
Sexual ethics is a topical issue of today as sexual identity and sexual activities are perhaps the most personal and basic ways that we can express ourselves. From the Christian perspective, sexuality is a matter of individuality and private morality, whilst political bodies, religious institution and social values render a variety of interpretations of gender and sexual relationships. In other words, sexual ethics is profoundly political, economic and social. For many religions, sexual ethics is
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human expression, I can only conclude that no religion should have the right to govern someone in this way. I personally identify with the Libertarian approach to sexual ethics in that what an individual chooses to do in order to express themselves sexually is acceptable, as long as it does no harm to others and is in private, and therefore conclude that the link between sexual ethics and religious beliefs should be a removed one.
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