Notthat long ago, what we ate was considered a matter of
personal preference. Our sexual behavior, on the other hand, was
considered a matter of morality that required regulating. Times
have changed.
In every society throughout
history, sex has been seen as a moral matter of public concern. A
primary reason for that is sex can result in children. So, it has
implications for the community.
With the advent of contraception
and the popularizing of abortion, sex is no longer seen as a public
moral issue, but only a matter of personal choice and
consent.
On the other hand, food is now
increasingly seen as a moral issue, because of the ecological
implications of food production and the promotion of personal
health as an ultimate good.
Scripture tells us that while we
should steward our bodies, all foods are acceptable if received
with thanksgiving, and that God designs our sexuality with purpose
and with guardrails to keep it from becoming toxic.
In other words, when we worship
the creation instead of the creator, everything gets turned back to
the front.
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