Chapter Questions
Distinguish between the public and private aspects of human sexuality. Do you think that this distinction is important when examining morality, marriage and human sexuality? Give reasons for your answer.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of engaging in pre-marital sex.
How does a marriage-type relationship differ from other human relationships, and state two of its purposes?
What are your personal views on the moral issue of adultery? Consider the various moral arguments on this issue when formulating your answer.
Explain why masturbation is or is not an immoral sexual act.
How would you define pornography? Give examples of the type of literature and activities you consider pornographic and explain why you place them in this category?
How would you define unnatural sex or sexual perversion? When is it moral and when is it immoral? Give reasons for your answer.
To what extent do you think prostitution is moral? What effect does the statement 'social acceptance and governmental control would eliminate crime and problems of social-disease' have on your views. Answer in detail.
Discuss what you mean by family values.
Is homosexual or same-sex marriage incompatible with the institution? Give reasons to support your views.