When authorities warn you of the sinfulness of sex, there is an important lesson to be learned. Do not have sex with the authorities.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests that moral warnings from authorities about sex are not to be taken literally; instead, avoid sexual relations with those in power.
- In plain terms
- Don’t have sex with the people who tell you it’s sinful.
- What can you take from it?
- Question authority’s moral judgments, especially when they involve personal intimacy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why might authorities impose sexual moralities?
- When is it appropriate to follow or reject such guidance?
Another view
The advice is flippant and ignores genuine ethical considerations.
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