So it's been a while since I've posted anything on this blog. Part of it is because I'm lazy, partly because I lost my book (recently recovered), and a very big part is that every time I went to research the societal shift in views regarding what the North American Man/Boy Love Association (NAMBLA) affectionately has termed inter generational relationships my skin began to crawl.
It didn't occur to me until quite late in the semester that perhaps I might not be equipped to gird myself against my own views on this subject, fortunately I need a good grade in this class and grades trump all.
PREVIOUSLY ON LOLITA:
We were introduced to Humbert Humbert, a lover of nymphet's, with pedophilic tendencies who has yet to actually indulge. The second part of Lolita see's Humbert recently liberated from his young wife, and with that loosed from the societal chains that kept him at bay. Loving his new freedom, yet unable to encourage his lusts, Humbert pushes the line. He spends a lot of time watching young girls in the park, and when the urges become too much sleeps with a prostitute. Slowly but surely the pressure begins to affect his work and his mind. So he goes away, removing himself from temptation. He even spends some time in the arctic working with scientists. Equilibrium restored he returns to society and the cycle occurs again. His refusal to indulge, drives him insane, and then separation from the negative stimulus results in a return to normalcy.
So what's the guy to do? Is he supposed to live his life as some sort of hermit? Separate from the rest of humanity to best live in accordance with God's laws? Paul would say, yes.
In 1 Corinthians verse 7, Paul addresses sexual morality and the institution of marriage. He seems to view sexual immorality as being very much a consistent part of human life. Understanding that humans have trouble containing their sexual urges, Paul pushes for sex to be enacted inside the institution of marriage.
Humbert tried that. And, through no fault of his own failed. While inside of his marriage, he remained faithful to his wife. However, now absent that limiter what would God have him do?
Ideally he should get remarried, but absent that I feel that Paul would have had him "stay unmarried".
