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From: tim@k.cs.cmu.edu.ARPA (Tim Maroney)
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Subject: Re: Planned Parenthood
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Date: Thu, 26-Sep-85 04:05:29 EDT
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Two points, Charley (and by the way, unlike some I try to read what you
actually say rather than just what I expect you to say).

First, do you really think there is anyone of average or higher intelligence
in the United States who does not =already= know about the Christian sex
taboos?  Sorry, I don't buy it.  Anyone who has managed to remain unaware of
them is not likely to be paying much attention in any class....

Second, fundamentalist Christians object very strongly to teaching that
there is a controversy about sexual morality.  They call this teaching a
manifestation of secular humanism (isn't everything?) and claim that it is
inherently a position of support for moral relativism.  It is one of their
prime targets in the schools, as you'll see if you read their inane
literature.  How do you recommend we discuss the controversy or even mention
its existence without driving these dogmatic fools up the wall?
-=-
Tim Maroney, Carnegie-Mellon University, Networking
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