The Onan Show

The Onan Show
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Thoughts and Livestreams of Craig Onan
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Focuses on contentious topics within Catholic morality, sexuality, and marriage, including episodes that unpack debates on papal authority, natural family planning, and contemporary interpretations of traditional teachings, exemplified by discussions triggered by a controversial tweet concerning sexual ethics.

Thoughts and Livestreams of Craig Onan
We created a firestorm on the Catholic internet with a controversial tweet about oral sex, coitus interruptus, and masturbation. Did the tweet go to far?In this candid and controversial livestream, host Onan welcomes Catholic columnist and philosopher Johan Ruiter to unpack a provocative tweet that stirred debate across Catholic Twitter. The conversation explores the boundaries of papal authority, the theology of sexuality, and whether traditional teachings on marriage should evolve.From defending 2,000 years of Church teaching to questioning the practicality of certain moral distinctions, Johan challenges Onan’s tweet head-on—yet both maintain a surprisingly respectful, even humorous tone throughout.Expect frank talk about Catholic marriage, natural family planning, coitus interruptus, and yes—even masturbation. Whether you're devoutly Catholic, deeply curious, or just intrigued by online controversy, this video offers a thoughtful clash of ideas on faith, doctrine, and modern relationships.00:27 Guest Johan Ruiter is introduced as a traditional Catholic and philosopher.01:26 Onan explains the discussion stems from a Twitter controversy.02:45 The controversial tweet is read aloud, proposing changes to Catholic sexual ethics.03:52 Johan strongly objects, citing early Church teachings and papal limitations.04:36 Comparison made between Catholic practice and Anglican/Orthodox divorce rates.05:45 Onan clarifies the tweet assumes no use of artificial contraception.06:20 Johan argues that coitus interruptus and mutual masturbation are equivalent to condom use in spirit.07:55 Debate over whether sacrifices in sexual expression justify theological distinctions.08:50 Johan questions the practicality and coherence of only accepting some non-procreative acts.10:10 Onan distinguishes between NFP-based intimacy and Anglican sexual norms.Catholic Twitter debatepapal authority Catholic teachingcoitus interruptus Catholicnatural family planning NFPCatholic marriage sexualityCatholic Church controversymoral theology Catholicismtraditional Catholic views on sex

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