{"product_id":"sexual-ethics-a-theological-introduction-9781589019133","title":"Sexual Ethics: A Theological Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo principles capture the essence of the Catholic tradition on sexual ethics: that each and every marriage act must remain open to the transmission of life  and that any human genital act must occur within the framework of marriage. In the Catholic tradition  moral sexual activity is institutionalized within the confines of marriage and procreation  and sexual morality is marital morality.  But theologians Todd Salzman and Michael Lawler contend that there is a disconnect between many of the Churchs absolute sexual norms and other theological and intellectual developments explicitly recognized and endorsed in the Catholic tradition  especially since the Second Vatican Council. These developments include the shift from a primary static worldview to a historically conscious worldview  one that recognizes reality as dynamic  evolving  changing  and particular. By employing such a historically conscious worldview  alternative claims about the moral legitimacy of controversial topics such as contraception  artificial reproduction  and homosexual marriage can faithfully emerge within a Catholic context. Convinced of the central role that love  desire  and fertility play in a human life  and also in the life of Christian discipleship  the authors propose an understanding of sexuality that leads to the enhancement of human sexual relationships and flourishing.  This comprehensive introduction to Catholic sexual ethicscomplete with thought-provoking study questions at the end of each chapterwill be sure to stimulate dialogue about sexual morality between Catholic laity  theologians  and the hierarchy. Anyone seeking a credible and informed Catholic sexual ethic will welcome this potentially revolutionary book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647597043765,"sku":"ByrdShop_158901913X","price":26.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781589019133.jpg?v=1781695086","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/sexual-ethics-a-theological-introduction-9781589019133","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}