"Whatever Versus Catholic Morality" - Richard Doerflinger on the Dr. J Show

In this conversation, Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morris and Richard Doerflinger discuss the Catholic Church's teachings on sexual morality, particularly in the context of contraception and family planning. They explore the cultural shifts towards subjectivism in moral reasoning, the role of the Pontifical Academy for Life, and share personal experiences that highlight the challenges and implications of these teachings. The discussion emphasizes the need for a return to moral absolutes and the importance of rebuilding a marriage culture to address issues like abortion. This conversation explores the profound social and moral implications of contraception and abortion, emphasizing the unintended consequences of these practices on individuals and society. The speakers discuss how the contraceptive ideology has led to increased out-of-wedlock childbearing, emotional distress among women, and a shift in moral norms that undermine the sanctity of life. They argue for the importance of moral absolutes and the need to recognize the lived experiences of those affected by these issues, advocating for a return to a culture that respects human dignity and the value of life.

Pontifical Academy for Life: https://www.academyforlife.va/content/pav/en.html

Lived Experience and the Search for Truth: Revisiting Catholic Sexual Morality - Kindle edition by Savage, Deborah, Fastiggi, Robert: https://www.amazon.com/Lived-Experience-Search-Truth-Revisiting-ebook/dp/B0DFYCXWYB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2L3OM7KLJGYZ5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VRY_r53EM1RowmQWfdKq6A._ySgZB5JoVbqbPziahwk0YAMhmGj5-cJPULAmC1FQKA&dib_tag=se&keywords=lived+experience+and+the+search+for+truth&qid=1741907745&sprefix=lived+e%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1

Theological Ethics of Life: https://www.academyforlife.va/content/pav/en/news/2022/theological-ethics-of-life.html

Chapters: I adjusted the chapter times, I'll let you decide about whether the titles should be altered or not.

00:00 The Church's Stance on Sexual Morality
05:57 Cultural Shifts and Moral Absolutes
08:33 The Role of the Pontifical Academy for Life
18:46 Personal Experiences with Contraception and Family Planning
31:20 Consequences of Contraception and Abortion
38:04 The Impact of Contraceptive Ideology on Society
43:37 Moral Norms and the Dangers of Relativism
51:23 The Role of Personal Experience in Moral Decision-Making
57:01 The Importance of Moral Absolutes
58:33 The Value of Lived Experience in the right hands

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