Comments on: Lower education

By: Michael Tyson

Michael Tyson — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:49:22 +0000

I’ve always thought that people who elevate sex into a philosophy and a social science are either stupid or intellectually lazy. Their understanding of all things sexual is at about the same level as my dogs’ understanding. They also manage to destroy the joy of sex in the process. Maybe that’s their real plan.

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Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:04:58 +0000

[...] 16. What is the education value of Yale’s Sex Week? (Dana at Principled Discovery). [...]

By: Dana

Dana — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:54:48 +0000

I agree, Crimson Wife…that and the constant dismissal of Christian concerns with sex ed. How many times have I read that we want to reduce sex ed to discussions of garden wildlife, as if “the birds and the bees” is seriously all we ever tell our kids.

By: Crimson Wife

Crimson Wife — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:32:47 +0000

What I find most disturbing is the deliberate exclusion of abstinence. It’s like the organizers think there’s something wrong with deciding not to have sex. Feminism was supposed to be about allowing women to make their own decisions for themselves- NOT about imposing a “male” model of sexual promiscuity on women.

The good news is that the tide seems to be turning at last. Pro-abstinence student organizations have been formed at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and even Arizona State in the past couple of years. Hopefully, this trend will continue gaining strength.

By: Peter J

Peter J — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:12:58 +0000

“If it didn’t involve sex, I am almost positive they would be getting complaints about being beholden to corporate interests.”

It reminds me of the documentary about ‘MTV.’ The main jist was, ‘MTV would host some show featuring a concert by ’said band’ and sponsored by ’said company.’ Without even noticing it the audience is bombarded with corporate interests and as the TV bypasses the conscience mind youths are lulled into both the immoral behavior while at the same time supporting the ones who are bringing their on their destruction.

By: Dana

Dana — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:14:04 +0000

You may have heard of this, but referring to “social ineptitude,” here in Omaha some kids were caught doing cocaine in school. IN CLASS! They weren’t even caught by their teacher, but by someone walking by who happened to look in the room!

I don’t know that anything would surprise me anymore…sex is all too commercialized now. And that is why I find Yale’s little party all the more disgusting. They are bringing in those marketing sex as experts to teach about sexuality. It is beyond reasonable.

If it didn’t involve sex, I am almost positive they would be getting complaints about being beholden to corporate interests.

By: Annie

Annie — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:29:14 +0000

I bet those “socially inept” homeschoolers would be wise enough not to participate in such pagan rituals. Whadda ya think?

It is really scary what is going on in colleges, but also our local schools. I live in the western part of the state…ie…small town. The kids in the middle school try sneaking in sex toys and condoms ande drugs in the bouqets they brought for their special friends on Valentine’s Day. Seriously, the school has to search all bouquets!! I am stunned. THIS IS MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!

By: Dana

Dana — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:21:18 +0000

Shawna, I so agree with you. I don’t mind people talking about sex…it is part of the human experience. I actually think it is a wonderful, beautiful gift from God…and maybe we’d all be a bit better off if we talked about it more. I don’t know.

But right now, the conversation seems to degrade it and demean women especially.

When I was growing up, we were upset about the way women were portrayed in media. I remember an interesting discussion in a high school class as we looked at the subtle sexual references in advertising.

Then, it was a bad thing. Now, women present themselves that way. Sex sells, and we are selling ourselves.

By: Dana

Dana — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:11:09 +0000

I should have realized that my comment blacklist key words would kill conversation on this entry! All approved now. : )

By: Shawna

Shawna — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:52:55 +0000

Wow!

I have to say that I agree with you on this. These are pop culture values and trends!

I can see exploring love, sexuality, intimacy and relationship at these prestigious universities–I am not a complete prude, but NOT by dedication a week to it, not by having marketers involved. Offer a class that allows dialogue and exploration in an academic manner, but to make it a carnival like event is degrading.

And at Duke, the whole subject should be handled with extreme care considering their recent issues.

And I won’t even broach the Sex Workers Art Show… as the idea of a sex worker is a bit appalling to me.