Morality and

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Morality and the Catholic Church
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Why Be Moral?
The Worlds Answer
The Christian Answer
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The Basics
Moral Absolutism
vs. Moral Relativism
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Moral Absolutism
Morals do not come from us but outside of us
We conform to it
It is universal, timeless, and never changing
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Moral Relativism
Dont judge respect all views
That is right for you
There is no right and wrong it depends on the
circumstance
Dont impose your morality on me
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Morality and the 10 Commandments
The Natural Law
Rules, Lifestyle, or Both?
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Tough Moral Issues
The Medium is the Message
Encounter the Person not the Argument
Importance of Listening
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Tough Moral Issues
Church is not controlling you
What is it always OK to say?
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Abortion
Dont know where theyre coming from
Not just a religious issue
Emphasize love for the unborn and mother both
are important
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Abortion
The Central Question/Issue
3 Scientific Facts about Conception
S.L.E.D.
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Contraception
Myths on Churchs teaching

• marital intercourse is not good
• couples must have tons of kids
• open to life attempting pregnancy

Why Contraception not moral 4Fs
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Contraception
Myths about NFP

• too complicated
• not effective with irregular cycles
• ruins sex life
• same as the Rhythm Method

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Divorce and Remarriage
Divorce is a legal term
Widows can remarry in the Church
Someone with a living spouse cannot
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Divorce and Remarriage
Christian view of Marriage vs. Worlds
Christian marriage indissoluble
A sign of love between Christ Church
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Homosexuality
Need for sensitivity/boundaries
Cultures view vs. Christian view
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Homosexuality
Two key points 1) Inclination ? Identity
2) Sexual Difference has a purpose and meaning
Differentiate between Person, Inclination, and
Act
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Homosexuality
Important to remember

• charity is a must
• careful with language
• avoid clichés or objectification
• not obliged to change inclination

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Questions?