I wondered why the Catholic Church gets so nervous when people have sex outside of marriage. The writer expected more of Duke students. She knew that objectifying this woman put down all women. Handing out condoms in a cavalier manner contributes to depersonalization. Sex is more than recreation.
Sexual intimacy indicates deep love, exclusive and profound relationship, long-term commitment.
Safer sex should be concerned with more than preventing transmission of bacteria and avoiding pregnancy. Sexuality is a gift from God. Catholics celebrate marriage as a sacrament. We believe that God is present in a special way when woman and man are physically united in committed sexual intercourse. We believe such a relationship can only develop in an atmosphere of mutual respect and exclusive commitment, where concern for our beloved is our greatest desire.