Seks vir die huwelik? : `n uitgediende paradigma in `n veranderende wêreld?

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this thesis the focus will be on the challenges that our modern society presents to the church and her understanding of sexuality. Certain 'traditional values are questioned on a continual basis. Many people argue that a new era represents new challenges and therefore new answers are needed – 'traditional values has nothing more to say in this new world. A 'traditional sex-ethic that believes sex should be kept for marriage, is one of the casualties.This thesis attempts to show that such a 'traditional sex-ethic is still relevant in this world, today. This can only be done by taking serious notice of the current state of a modern society, & by respecting the Christian tradition, as well as the Word of God. By bringing the Word of God into a critical dialogue with the modern world and the challenges that it represents, it will be possible to show that a 'traditional sex-ethic is still relevant in this modern world.The Word of God gives us no systematic theory on human sexuality. It is therefore important that we take the central theme of the bible as our point of departure. Love and justice should guide every decision people make: if we want to obey God's central command of loving our neighbors, we need to approach others with love and justice. By keeping sex for marriage we stay true to what God expects of us.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University