‘Safe Sex' (Press, 18 October 1989)
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Summary: ‘Safe Sex' (Press, 18 October 1989)
In a letter published on 18 October 1989, P.B. Wye responds to Mark D. Sadler's claim from 12 October that the opposition of religious fundamentalists to population control is central to the world's ecological issues. Wye challenges this viewpoint, arguing instead that the root cause is human selfishness. He reflects on historical contexts, stating that the world's population and ecological concerns were not issues prior to the advent of modern birth control. Wye points out that Christianity promotes self-discipline in matters of sexuality, recalling that even the mere thought of adultery is considered sinful in Christian teachings. He contrasts his own experiences during World War II, where he spent years without contact with women, suggesting that this did not negatively affect him. Wye concludes that the focus of humanity should be on ideals such as goodness, justice, unselfishness, courtesy, and service, rather than on sexual satisfaction.
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