Deck 13: Morality, Marriage, and Human Sexuality

Question 1

The ancient Hebrews depicted in the Bible practiced polygamy.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The main argument for sexual freedom is that it feels good.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Those opposed to premarital sex say that it encourages promiscuity and the spread of sexual diseases.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The main argument for masturbation is that

A)it is perfectly natural.
B)it is very safe.
C)there's nothing wrong with going "solo."
D)it's very private.

Question 5

It is far more immoral to kill an animal without its consent and eat it than have sex with it without its consent and let it live.

Question 6

If you masturbate you will go to Hell.

Question 7

The two major aspects of sexuality are public and private.

Question 8

The main argument for the acceptance of pornography is individual sexual freedom and the fact that no proof exists that it degrades people.

Question 9

The main argument against sexual freedom is that

A)it violates tradition and family values.
B)sex is very bad for you.
C)sex is for procreation only.
D)it's against God.

Question 10

The main argument against adultery is that it is a violation of traditional family values.

Question 11

The approach to marriage that openly accepts "free love" amongst its members is known as

A)monogamy.
B)polygamy.
C)group marriage.
D)homosexual marriage.
E)having your cake and eating it.

Question 12

The public aspect of sexuality is concerned with those matters that overtly

A)affect nonparticipating others.
B)appear on television.
C)contravene public decency.
D)disturb the majority.

Question 13

Condoning homosexuality is also condoning child abuse.

Question 14

The main "argument" against the morality of homosexuality is

A)it's unnatural: God created Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve.
B)gays are responsible for the AIDS crisis.
C)the gay lifestyle is offensive to family values.
D)the "Homosexual Agenda."

Question 15

Why does bestiality present a "special problem" in sexual morality?

A)Because the statistics show a large number of American and Australian men participate.
B)Because it has not been approved by the government.
C)Because it's against nature.
D)Because it doesn't involve consenting adults.

Question 16

The main argument for prostitution is that sex can be enjoyed solely for pleasure.

Question 17

Pornography creates a lot of pleasure and happiness for a lot of people that far outweighs any unhappiness that may spin off from it.Who might argue this line?

A)Kantians
B)Calvinists
C)Utilitarians
D)Hugh Heffner

Question 18

Monogamy is considered a good form of marriage because

A)the love relationship can become so intimate and involved.
B)the Bible says so.
C)children need one mother and father.
D)human sexuality can be carefully controlled.

Question 19

If adulterers are discreet, avoid breaking up or causing harm to their families and practice safe sex, then what's wrong with that?

A)Nothing
B)Adultery always involves deception of some kind
C)Sexual diseases
D)Could lead to "wife swapping" or "swinging"

Question 20

The purpose of human sexuality is

A)fun/pleasure.
B)procreation.
C)an expression of love.
D)an expression of friendship.
E)all of the above.