Why is sex so interesting to God?

[nobspeople]

We see 'the church' actively trying, throughout history, to control the sex lives of humanity. From saying what's right or what's wrong, to birth control, it seems like 'the church' has an interest in the sex lives of everyone, even committed couples. People even use the bible to say what's right and wrong in the context of sex.
While we can guess why 'the church' is interested in the sex lives of people, what's God's deal?
If he can see everything you do, why does sex seem to be one of his (many) hot buttons? Why does God want to control who (and in some cases, what) people have sex with?
Or does he not care and it's 'the church' that's taking up the battle?


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[Tcg]

Well, I outlined a scenario where literal death occurs.

Not based on sex, but rather on unfaithfulness. You do understand the difference?


Tcg

Without the addition of sex, there wouldn't have been unfaithfulness.

So it is still rooted in sex. The misuse of it.

Unfaithfulness is the cause in your made up scenario, not sex.


Tcg

[Dimmesdale]

Well, I outlined a scenario where literal death occurs.

Not based on sex, but rather on unfaithfulness. You do understand the difference?


Tcg

Without the addition of sex, there wouldn't have been unfaithfulness.

So it is still rooted in sex. The misuse of it.

Unfaithfulness is the cause in your made up scenario, not sex.


Tcg

Yes, unfaithfulness DUE TO THE ATTRACTION OF ILLICIT SEX.

NO ILLICIT SEX = NO MOTIVE for UNFAITHFULNESS.

Not a very difficult concept....

[Tcg]

Well, I outlined a scenario where literal death occurs.

Not based on sex, but rather on unfaithfulness. You do understand the difference?


Tcg

Without the addition of sex, there wouldn't have been unfaithfulness.

So it is still rooted in sex. The misuse of it.

Unfaithfulness is the cause in your made up scenario, not sex.


Tcg

Yes, unfaithfulness DUE TO THE ATTRACTION OF ILLICIT SEX.

NO ILLICIT SEX = NO MOTIVE for UNFAITHFULNESS.

Not a very difficult concept....

Not difficult, it simply doesn't support your claim. You've now shifted from sex to "the attraction of illicit sex." In any case, it is still the unfaithfulness that caused the issue, not sex.


Tcg

[Dimmesdale]

Not difficult, it simply doesn't support your claim. You've now shifted from sex to "the attraction of illicit sex." In any case, it is still the unfaithfulness that caused the issue, not sex.


Tcg

What is the source of evil, in general, to you? Many theists or even philosophers in general would say it is the prioritizing and valuing of lesser goods (like sex, or money, or power) over higher goods/priorities. That is I think the theory of evil most people hold to, whether knowingly or unknowingly.

Do you have an alternative view of evil? If so, I'd like to hear it.

I'm not saying sex is bad in itself. I'm simply arguing my assertion that it can be "used for death" or used in the service of death/destruction/evil. Like other goods.

[Miles]

Well, I outlined a scenario where literal death occurs.

Not based on sex, but rather on unfaithfulness. You do understand the difference?


Tcg

Without the addition of sex, there wouldn't have been unfaithfulness.

So it is still rooted in sex. The misuse of it.

While unfaithfulness usually involves sex, it doesn't necessarily have to. Just like prayer usually involves thanking god or asking for favors, it doesn't necessarily have to. So the notion that unfaithfulness results in death because sex may be involved simply doesn't stand up---to put it politely.


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[Dimmesdale]

Well, I outlined a scenario where literal death occurs.

Not based on sex, but rather on unfaithfulness. You do understand the difference?


Tcg

Without the addition of sex, there wouldn't have been unfaithfulness.

So it is still rooted in sex. The misuse of it.

While unfaithfulness usually involves sex, it doesn't necessarily have to. Just like prayer usually involves thanking god or asking for favors, it doesn't necessarily have to. So the notion that unfaithfulness results in death because sex may be involved simply doesn't stand up---to put it politely.


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Yes, one can be unfaithful in a lot of ways. But in MY scenario sex was the forbidden fruit.

Hence sex was the cause of the downfall and all the negative repercussions....

[Miles]

Well, I outlined a scenario where literal death occurs.

Not based on sex, but rather on unfaithfulness. You do understand the difference?


Tcg

Without the addition of sex, there wouldn't have been unfaithfulness.

So it is still rooted in sex. The misuse of it.

While unfaithfulness usually involves sex, it doesn't necessarily have to. Just like prayer usually involves thanking god or asking for favors, it doesn't necessarily have to. So the notion that unfaithfulness results in death because sex may be involved simply doesn't stand up---to put it politely.


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Yes, one can be unfaithful in a lot of ways. But in MY scenario sex was the forbidden fruit.

Hence sex was the cause of the downfall and all the negative repercussions....

............... I give up.


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[JehovahsWitness]

... in MY scenario sex was the forbidden fruit.

Are you suggesting this is a bible based scenario? If so, may I ask why?









JW





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[Miles]

Sex is meant to procreate. If you've noticed, many priests have 10 or more children in their families because they can't use contraceptives.

That's pretty much a Catholic edict, which is applicable to only 22% of the people in the USA. Besides, nothing in the bible says that sexual intercourse is limited to procreation.


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