Love, Reason, and God's Story: An Introduction to Catholic Sexual EthicsSaint Mary's Press, 2008 - 292 Seiten In Love, Reason, and God's Story: An Introduction to Catholic Sexual Ethics, Dr. David Cloutier provides readers with a basic understanding of the history of Catholic teaching on sexual ethics, particularly as it has evolved in the last half century. By engaging students in serious intellectual discussion, this author allows them to integrate that discussion with the practical questions that affect their lives. This text explores the historical, spiritual, practical, and normative elements of Catholic sexual ethics in a way no other book does. Love, Reason, and God's Story is faithful to the Catholic tradition, engaging, accessible to students, and pedagogically structured to encourage critical thinking about dating, marriage, and sexuality. |
Inhalt
Contents | 13 |
Z Love Stories | 35 |
Biology Psychology Society | 61 |
Gods Story and Sexuality | 86 |
Part 2 | 109 |
Conclusion | 131 |
Contemporary Reflection and Discussion | 169 |
Conclusion | 185 |
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
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