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ATHEISM AND SEXUAL FREEDOM

"The world would be a better place...if morality was all about doing good to others and refraining from hurting them, rather than religion's morbid obsession with private sin and the evils of sexual enjoyment."[i]

This statement by Richard Dawkins summarizes the attitude of militant atheists toward Judaism and Christianity’s insistence that sex outside of marriage is sinful and harmful. It also spotlights the message propagated by influential atheists that setting limits on human sexuality takes away from other important priorities and that condemnations of sexual sins have no merit. This site holds that such an attitude will serve to add to what has become a gigantic worldwide problem that has and will continue to devastate the lives of countless millions and that spreading the gospel of sexual liberation will contribute to bringing countless others to an early death.

The sexual drive is very powerful, and its fulfillment ecstatic. Sexual abandonment, though, can lead to devastating consequences at the individual, social and global level. Tens of millions today have incurable STD’s in the US alone, about forty millions have HIV around the globe. Countless millions have died since the discovery of HIV in the early 1980’s. The most excruciating part of all this is the fact that countless women and men have died innocently because of irresponsible partners that refuse to pull the reigns on their sexuality. Great numbers of children have become orphans because of sexual irresponsibility on the part of a parent.

In spite of the fruits of sexual liberation, many atheists oppose Judeo-Christian morality adamantly. One need not research the motives of atheism for long to see that one of the forces that drive many atheists is the need to free themselves and humanity from the guilt that accompanies sexual sins so as to indulge in sexual adventures without either compunction or fear. Their logic is simple: There is no God; no sexual sins and thus no need for guilt. There is ample enjoyment in satisfying the senses. Consequently, pre-marital sex, adultery, pornography and other forbidden fruits become acceptable and not to be condemned, if they are acceptable to participants.

This is the path that was chosen by several atheist leaders of the past. (See the page NOT-SO-MORAL ATHEISTS on this site). Their distorted example has been followed and propagated by many atheists into our days. Some of their disciples have become “preachers” of sexual freedom and daily promulgate their message worldwide in their literature and on the Internet. Some, unfortunately, have been converted to their potentially deadly message, to their own demise.

But contrary to what some atheists propagate, History has given us ample proof that human sexuality must be kept strictly under control, or the consequences will be disastrous.

Two of the greatest historians of our times, Will and Ariel Durant, summarize this reality in their brilliant work, The Lessons of History. In it they inform us that one of the great lessons of history is that conservative forces must be heeded, especially in the area of sexuality. They summarize this critical truth in the following eloquent and powerful warning:

“…Sex is a river of fire that must be banked and cooled by a hundred restraints if it is not to consume in chaos both the individual and the group.”[ii]

Presently, sexuality is not being restrained. What is being restrained is Religion’s attempts to restrain sexuality. Atheists are adding to the problem by diminishing the worth and value of Religion and by providing arguments against God’s reality   and His moral expectations which help to neutralize the fear and guilt that historically have helped to restrain “the river of fire.”

In the future, atheists will finally be seen as having fed the devastating monster of STD's that is ravaging our world. They  will also have to take some responsibility for influencing some individuals who have left the security of biblical morality to indulge in dangerous life styles that brought them to their early death.

(i))Richard Dawkins, http://dir.salon.com/story/news/feature/2005/04/30/dawkins/, (Viewed November 6, 2006).

(ii) Will and Ariel Durant. The Lessons of History. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1968, 35-36.

SOBERING FACTS

Global HIV and AIDS estimates, 2010

<http://www.avert.org/worldstats.htm> (21/09/2012)

"Chlamydia remains the most commonly reported infectious disease in the U.S. CDC estimates that 2.8 million new infections occur each year. More than 1.1 million cases were diagnosed in 2007 (less than half of the estimated number of infections) — routine screening and treatment are critical to reducing infections. Young females 15 – 19 years of age have the highest chlamydia rate (3,004.7 per 100,000 population in 2007)"

"Gonorrhea remains the second most commonly reported infectious disease in the U.S. Almost 356,000 cases were reported in 2007 (approximately twice as many new infections are estimated to occur each year as are reported). Rates among women remain slightly higher than rates among men (123.5 vs. 113.7 per 100,000 population in 2007)" 

“CDC Fact Sheet:Most Widely Reported, Curable STDs Remain Significant Health Threat.” <http://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom/docs/STDFastFacts-3.27.09-508%20Compliant.pdf> (12 June, 2009).

“The cumulative estimated number of diagnoses of AIDS through 2007 in the United States and dependent areas was 1,051,875. Of these, 1,018,428 were diagnosed in the 50 states and the District of Columbia and 32,051 were diagnosed in the dependent areas.  In the 50 states and the District of Columbia, adult and adolescent AIDS cases totaled 1,009,220 with 810,676 cases in males and 198,544 cases in females, and 9,209 cases estimated in children under age 13 years.”

“ In 2007, the estimated number of deaths of persons with AIDS in the United States and dependent areas was 14,561. In the 50 states and the District of Columbia, this included 14,105 adults and adolescents, and 5 children under age 13 years.”

“Basic Statistics” CDC. http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/surveillance/basic.htm#hivest (12 June, 2009).

A study presented in 2008 revealed that around 26% of young American women aged 14-19 are infected with at least one of the four most common sexually transmitted infections. This amounts to around 3.2 million female teenagers. The most widespread infection is HPV (human papilloma virus, which can cause genital warts and cervical cancer), found in 18% of young women. In second place is chlamydia, with a 4% infection rate. The study found that African American teenagers are most severely affected; around 48% of young African American women have an STD, compared to 20% of young white women."

“STD Statistics for the USA.” Avert. <http://www.avert.org/stdstatisticusa.htm> (12 June, 2009).

"The WHO estimates that 340 million new cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis occurred throughout the world in 1999 in men and women aged 15-49 years. The largest number of new infections occurred in the region of South & Southeast Asia, followed by sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America & the Caribbean. The highest rate of new cases per 1,000 population occurred in sub-Saharan Africa."

(Unfortunately no recent stats are available.)

“STD Statistics Worldwide” Avert. <http://www.avert.org/stdstatisticsworldwide.htm>(12 June, 2009).

“During 2007 more than two and a half million adults and children became infected with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), the virus that causes AIDS. By the end of the year, an estimated 33 million people worldwide were living with HIV/AIDS. The year also saw two million deaths from AIDS, despite recent improvements in access to antiretroviral treatment.”

“Worldwide HIV/AIDS Statistics.” Avert. <http://www.avert.org/worldstats.htm> (12 June, 2009).

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