Birth control Quote by Ross Douthat
““As a purely intellectual matter, nothing was suddenly discovered in the 1960s that contradicted the biblical witness on fornication, adultery, and homosexuality, or that established that Jesus hadn’t really meant what he said about the indissolubility of marriage. . . . The difference was that in 1970 many more people wanted to believe these arguments because of the new sexual possibilities associated with the birth control pill.””
About This Quote
Source Article: New York Times, “The Pill and the Moral Shift”, 2015
The 1960s sexual revolution, aided by the birth‑control pill, made people more willing to accept non‑traditional marriage views.
In simple terms: The pill enabled broader acceptance of diverse relationships.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how technology reshapes moral norms.
Themes
cultural change
technology impact
sexual ethics
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
analysis
commentary
When to use this quote
- public policy debates
- education curricula
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
sociology
bioethics
religion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do modern technologies influence moral beliefs?
- What role should tradition play in evolving norms?
A Different Perspective
Not all societies accept these shifts; resistance persists.
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