It was Aristotle that once said “We do not act rightly because we
have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted
rightly” (Value Quotes, 2011, para. 1). Concerning
value systems and sexuality, I believe that everyone forms his or her beliefs
based on what they were taught growing up.
However, there are a vast number of questions that can and should be
asked before making any decision on engaging in sexual relations. Moral, ethical, and personal beliefs are but
a few. As for my personal decisions, a
mixture of legalism and rationalism appear to be the value systems I tend to
follow. Legalism is the aspect I follow
for my moral and ethical bases; as inspired by God (Rathus, Nevid, &
Fichner-Rathus, 2005). Scripture
provides many guidelines for moral and ethical behavior. Although I have not always found my moral and
ethical guidelines through the inspiration of the Lord, rationalism has
provided me with an aspect of decision-making that has proven to be beneficial
in the decisions concerning my sexual well-being. As indicated by Rathus, Nevid, and
Fichner-Rathus (2005) the rationalist side of me has used intellect and
reasoning to make decisions based on personal consequences. If I were to be ashamed of what I was doing
or for my family to know what I was doing then I just don’t. Sexuality is a beautiful part of humanity and
can likewise be the most dreadful. While
I represent the majority of my decisions are based on the legalism value
system, it is apparent that I have adopted the rationalism system from time to
time to help me in making sense of my own sexuality and behavior.
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