Episode 242: The Problem of Natural Law in Catholic Sexual Ethics

00:06:20 Topic Introduction 00:08:47 4 Types of Moral Law 00:10:08 Natural Law knowable by reason (CCC 1954) 00:12:13 Natural Law Written on Every Human Heart (CCC 1956) 00:13:24 Application of Natural Law Varies Greatly (CCC 1957) 00:14:43 Natural Law rules are "substantially valid" (CCC 1958) 00:17:07 Natural Law is a "Solid Foundation" for building moral rules (CCC 1959) 00:19:15 Precepts of Natural Law Not Perceived By Everyone Clearly and Immediately (CCC 1960) 00:23:11 Man "must obey" his conscience (CCC 1776) 00:24:41 Good Applications of Natural Law 00:29:17 Problems with Natural Law in Sexuality 00:32:38 Is a Celibate actually able to fairly interpret natural law in marital sexuality? 00:55:16 What if Aquinas and Augustine's views were distorted by concupiscence? The Uncharted Catholic Man is a podcast hosted by two Catholic men, husbands, and fathers. Craig and Jonah describe and discuss their own personal experiences, observations, questions, concerns, and struggles to understand and live out the Catholic Church’s moral teachings with respect to marriage and sexuality. We believe in strengthening marriages and families through communication, mercy, and understanding. We attempt to be faithful to the Church’s teaching, and offer guidance and support to Catholic couples trying to faithfully and fully live out their marriages. If you’d like to reach us, please use our LinkTree https://linktr.ee/unchartedcatholicman or just send us an email [email protected] #catholicpodcast #unchartedcatholicman #nfp #naturalfamilyplanning #marriage #catholicmarriage #abstinence #theologyofthebody #catechism #catholiccatechism #humanaevitae #contraception #chastity #faithfullness #catholic #catechism #magisterium #pope #humanaevitae #humanlife #confession #mercy #2352 #intimacy #licit #masturbation