If you genuinely want to square this circle, the correct frame is that sex is sacred and is arguably the most powerful force that operates on humans.
The call, then, is to harness this force for its life-giving power while also avoiding the temptation to engage in it otherwise. When basic constraints dissolve, the effect cascades towards all manner of kink and perversion, not to mention destructive conflict.
First it's just the "liberation" of casual sex not aimed at reproduction. Then one after another constraint gives way, and it takes more to satisfy. Why not orgies and sodomy? Why not domination? Why not beastiality or incest? Why not children?
If you're looking for evidence, look no further than the abundance and variety of pornography made and consumed. Consider also that people monetize children as sex slaves. You need not agree that this is bad, but it is what the apparent contradiction that you cited is intended to protect against.
Matthew
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2023-07-23 16:20:44
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