Xanti Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hey all. I've had an interesting question pop up in my mind over the last few days, and was hoping this might generate discussion/debate: I don't see how drinking diet cola is any different than contraceptive sex. Granted, they're obviously different in gravity. Foods/beverages are supposed to have two purposes to nurture us physically and provide some sort of taste. Diet soda does nothing to nurture us, and only provides some sort of taste. Similarly, contraceptive sex divorces the two parts of sex (unitive, procreative). How, other than magnitude, are these two things different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Because one (contraception) completely goes against the very purpose of the action at hand. The other (diet soda) isn't all that good for you, sure, but it isn't preventing your body from working properly or in accord with its natural purpose of digestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossCuT Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I think socks are sinful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappo Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Foods/beverages are supposed to have two purposes to nurture us physically and provide some sort of taste. I disagree with your premise from the get go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I disagree with your premise from the get go. Yes, I can't say I agree with the premise at all, either. I understand what you're trying to say, but it's like comparing apples and Mount Everest, IMO! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritasluxmea Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I don't see how drinking diet cola is any different than contraceptive sex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice_nine Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I just threw up in my mouth. Not really relevant to the thread I just wanted to share <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Mallard Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I remember there was a Mythbusters episode that dealt with Coke myths and one of them was about Coke being used as a spermicide (don't ask me how because I don't remember that part, and I probably don't want to either). I thought this thread was going to be about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanti Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 I think socks are sinful Only if you're wearing them with sandals. Come on people. I disagree with your premise from the get go. Okay, I'm not sure I agreed with myself after typing it out, but thought it was worth the post anyway. The thought I came to is, I guess, what is the purpose of food then? I understand what you're trying to say, but it's like comparing apples and Mount Everest, IMO! ;) Yeah, I did a pretty poor job of writing what I meant. I think I'll try again here in a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossCuT Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Only if you're wearing them with sandals. Come on people. You make a valid point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanti Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Because one (contraception) completely goes against the very purpose of the action at hand. The other (diet soda) isn't all that good for you, sure, but it isn't preventing your body from working properly or in accord with its natural purpose of digestion. This is the rebuttal I was looking for. Makes a whole lot of sense. Thank you. (sorry, I read the posts from bottom to top) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedictus Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Only if you're wearing them with sandals. Come on people. I confess to doing this on monastic retreats :hehe2: But I think wearing sandals with socks is a lesser evil than exposing rhino feet to the world. This didn't apply to me though - I was just sinning by wearing socks and sandals :saint: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo in Deum Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 This thread is Lame Board material! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappo Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 This thread is Lame Board material! Boo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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