![]() Pope John Paul II would define “sex” differently as “gift of self to the other in the nuptial union.” More words, but with better clarity and thought. When “sex” became “making love,” a dilution crept in that blurred the intent. We do not preach our teachings on sexuality, we do not openly discuss our teachings on sexuality and in all this, our ignorance forcefully undermines any resolution of this notion. Our ongoing ignorance has been a dereliction by the Church, both the domestic and formal. For many of us, we realize this too late. This has led to our indoctrination by society that our sexuality and our Catholicism do not mix. Too often we begin with these feelings to judge the Church’s teachings on sexuality. Emotions, feelings, hurt… often rise to the surface too quickly for rational discussion. Sexuality is never a simple topic of conversation. Adam and Eve committing original sin, detail from The Virgin of Victory, 1496, by Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506), tempera on canvas, 280x166 cm.
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