Facts Quote by Alan Keyes
“Sex itself only only exists in relation to procreation. That's one of the reasons why I sometimes object, and it's just a theoretical objection, but it's worth thinking about, to the whole notion that one calls what people of the same sex do, sexual relations. As a matter of fact, they have precisely turned their back on sexual relations, in order to engage in acts of mutual pleasure that have nothing whatsoever to do with sexuality...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address by Alan Keyes, date unknown
The quote argues that sex is defined by its link to procreation, suggesting same‑sex activity lacks true sexual meaning and is merely pleasure.
In simple terms: Sex is about procreation, not pleasure.
Key Takeaway
Question the definition of sex.
Themes
sex
gender
morality
religion
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
controversial
When to use this quote
- debates on marriage law
- sexual education curricula
- religious counseling
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
procreation
pleasure
sexuality
Questions to Reflect On
- Is sexual pleasure inherently non‑sexual?
- How should societies define sexual relations?
A Different Perspective
Many view sexual activity as inherently pleasurable regardless of procreation, challenging this narrow view.
![“Jesus' teaching in general [implies] that happy and fulfilling sexual relations in marriage depend on each partner aiming to give satisfaction to the other. If it is the joy of each to make the other happy, a hundred problems will be solved before they happen.” quote by John Piper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c9d/john-piper-255_christian-education_jesus-teaching-in-general-implies-that-h_1897257.jpg)
