Re: ***News Flash***
Submitted by Ben on November 21 1999 at 18:57:01
In reply to ***News Flash*** Submitted by Chris on November 20 1999 at 20:23:17
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Chris - This is interesting and not surprising in light of the continued sexualization and liberalization of modern society. In principle I do not oppose consentual relationships between adults and children except that it is EXTREMELY difficult to really assess whether a child truly is ready for sex or if he (or she for that matter) is agreeable because they do not see the consequences or understand what they are doing. Furthermore, I still basically have difficulty with relationships which are contrary to the teachings of the bible (ie - sex outside of marriage and homosexual sex). In most cases, intergenerational relationships are outside of marriage. On the other hand, I do not believe that morals should be legislated. Issues such as abortion and religious decisions should be outside the control of the government. Unfortunately, most of our world is secular and therefore does not make decisions based on the bible or based on some guidance from God. Therefore, decisions about intergenerational sex are likely to be made because of the desires of the adult. How we avoid this, without having some preventive legislation in place, is still a dilemma. I do believe that 99.9% of all children, whether they WOULD consent to sex or not, are still better off without it. I think that we do more good than harm by legislating against intergenerational sex, however I think that the legal age should be lowered to 15 and that the stigma needs to be reduced to avoid the societal damage that is done to children who are 'molested'. Ultimately, it is the parents responsibility to teach their children to make proper decisions about sex. It is up to US, in my opinion, to share our faith with as many parents and kid as we can. I know that the boys that "I" have an impact on will be nurtured to abstain from sex, not as a draconian measure, but because it is part of the purity that the bible talks about and because I believe that they will benefit from being able to be 'innocent' for as long as possible. Sex complicates life (it has complicated mine anyway) and I wish for other kids to not go through what I did. You are not alone. Ben |