Category Archives: Sexual Integrity
Taking Action: an Interview with a former U Pitt Anscomber
Editor’s note: The following is the first of a two-part interview with a former student in the University of Pittsburgh’s Anscombe Society, Gabriel Xavier. Today’s post focuses on memories of his time at Pitt. The second part will focus on … Continue reading
Words That Still Matter: DIGNITY
By: T. Z. Horton We often speak about dignity as something that we can lose or forget if we don’t hold onto it. As if it were a virtue that we must practice like courage or honesty. This betrays a … Continue reading
Words That Still Matter: INTEGRITY
By: Cassandra L. Hough Browsing through the pages of the Love and Fidelity Network website, the phrase “marriage, family, and sexual integrity” seems to repeat itself more than once. But what is “sexual integrity”? Or rather, what is “integrity” and … Continue reading
Yes, Virginia, Culture Does Matter
By: Cassandra Hough At our 2012 national conference, Dr. Robert P. George noted that the sexual revolution was spurred by an idea – the very bad idea that freedom and happiness are found in a lifestyle of casual sex and … Continue reading
Not Open for Debate
The following is a letter written on behalf of the Harvard College Anscombe Society, a member group of the Love and Fidelity Network, in response to the university’s recent recognition of the “Harvard College Munch,” a student “BDSM” sex club. … Continue reading
A Private Affair Sends A Public Reminder
By: Cassandra Hough It is undoubtedly with disappointment that many of us have been following the recent news of General Petraeus’ extramarital affair. Infidelity is not part of the picture we have for those we trust and hold in high … Continue reading
Attraction: Dictate or Discipline?
By: Sarah Greek In recent conversations with my peers about sexuality, I have been surprised to find the idea that a person “does not choose what they are attracted to.” Setting aside the biological question of same-sex attraction, I have … Continue reading
"Jousting with Windmills" by Casey Gleave
Rather than finding satisfaction by saying “no”, Love and Fidelity Network students find joy in certain things that deliver it. They share truths that they have discovered by reason, science, and their own experiences. They are willing to take the heat that comes from rubbing against the cultural grain because they hope the truths they affirm will benefit this and future generations. Implicit in their speech and action is their assertion that you matter. Just as Don Quixote rode off on his Quest in the hope that Aldonza would see that she really is Dulcinea, “[They] hope to add some measure of grace to the world.” Continue reading
"Courtship, Etiquette, and the Adolescent Male" by Randall B Smith
Recently, Randall Smith discussed how etiquette and courtship rituals, which once helped channel masculine energy into constructive ends, has degenerated into hook-ups. In his opinion, women have been a large part of the cause. Read on for his take: I … Continue reading
"Designed for Sex" by Dr. J. Budziszewski
What we lose when we forget what sex is for. Here are selections from an excellent article by Dr. J Budziszewski, a Natural Law professor at UT-Austin, who just released an excellent book, On the Meaning of Sex. Shelly is … Continue reading