Jesus seldom addresses sexual mores in the gospels, yet both Paul and Augustine wrote extensively about matters of sexual conduct. Paul opines that, “It is well for a man not to touch a woman… But if they cannot exercise self- control, it is better to marry than to be aflame with passion” (1 Cor 7: 1, 9). Augustine expresses shame about his sexual drive and passionately bewails his proclivity toward lust. Using Augustine (Confessions) and Paul (First Corinthians), write a thesis-based essay in which you compare or contrast the authors’ views about sexual morality.
