Yes indeed. But in order to even get a flicker of interest from the feminist sisterhood, we have to present chastity as an empowering, strong, sexy and feminist position.
So often the impression given (by the Church?) is that chastity is a kind of frigidity, a rigidity, a fear of sex and a neurosis.
Actually it is a wonderful virtue, displaying the nobility of virginity when lived as an intelligent choice - and reminding decent, good men that intimacy when joined with permanency ie marriage is the route to happiness for both sexes.
“They insist that sex takes place only in a committed, stable relationship where the man agrees to support any offspring that may result from the sexual union. They call this relationship ‘marriage.’”
The prevailing flavour of feminism popular in the US right now celebrates sex work, but the rest of it doesn't and never has. The sex-negative versus sex-positive feminists still don't get on. You wouldn't like Dworkin if you read her work, but if this is your take you probably should.
Yes indeed. But in order to even get a flicker of interest from the feminist sisterhood, we have to present chastity as an empowering, strong, sexy and feminist position.
So often the impression given (by the Church?) is that chastity is a kind of frigidity, a rigidity, a fear of sex and a neurosis.
Actually it is a wonderful virtue, displaying the nobility of virginity when lived as an intelligent choice - and reminding decent, good men that intimacy when joined with permanency ie marriage is the route to happiness for both sexes.
I agree. The word "chastity" itself needs a serious PR boost.
“They insist that sex takes place only in a committed, stable relationship where the man agrees to support any offspring that may result from the sexual union. They call this relationship ‘marriage.’”
Exactly.
The prevailing flavour of feminism popular in the US right now celebrates sex work, but the rest of it doesn't and never has. The sex-negative versus sex-positive feminists still don't get on. You wouldn't like Dworkin if you read her work, but if this is your take you probably should.