The title takes some consideration?

Can we, in such an open and sexually free society, aim for or, more, achieve sexual purity?

Without a definition of purity the answer is irrelevant. We won’t know if/when we get there.

Let’s start with an entry level definition. Sexual purity is defined as a realm where people are not viewed as objects. Sounds easy? If you’ve ever thought about the state of our world and how we, as a culture and society, view sexuality then you know that this may sound easy, but it is very far from it.

To repeat the question, then . . . can we aim for or achieve sexual purity? I believe that we can – nay must – aim for it. If I am correct that we must aim for it, it may be irrelevant as to whether or not we can achieve it. “If you build it, they will come,” is a mantra that speaks to this. If it’s right, than do it. To focus on the results can spoil that endeavor. Just do it.

the goal

The goal of purity is only to view people as people. Sounds easy? Hah!

The men will quickly realize the absurdity of this being easy. A pretty woman (for many of us male folk she doesn’t need to be pretty) walks down the street. Take a survey as to what is noticed first. A) Her rear end B) Her front end C) Her face D) Her hair E) Her seemingly charming personality?

And the survey says . . .

It is so natural to objectify people that this concept may seem utterly absurd if you’ve never heretofore thought about this. Imagine a world where men don’t communicate about women with references to her tush, bust, face, or other aspects of her shape. Unimaginable? For most, the answer is yes.

I guaranty that the answer is that this is a worthy goal. Again, whether it is achievable is not germane to me. By making this a goal, one improves in character immeasurably. By making this a goal, one is more likely to remain faithful to one’s spouse. By making this a goal, one maintains a far more likely chance of learning to see fellow humans as more spirit than body. Perhaps most importantly, by implementing this as a goal, you will likely to see yourself as more spirit than body.

It’s only the goal. There is no bragging from me of having achieved this goal. I have not. But it is my stated goal (or one of them) when it comes to how I strive to see my fellow human beings.