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Topic: A Roman Catholic Distributist Perspective on BDSM Decision Theory as it relates to Jesuit Theory
Anonymous A started this discussion 5 days ago#132,614
BDSM decision theory is not a sexual practice but a conceptual model of consent, power asymmetry, and rule-governed authority, placing it in dialogue with Roman Catholic Distributism and Jesuit moral theory. Distributism, rooted in Catholic social teaching, emphasizes subsidiarity, human dignity, and skepticism toward abstract systems that justify power solely through contract or consent. By contrast, BDSM decision theory is treated as a formalized micro-system in which authority is voluntarily granted, bounded by rules, and theoretically reversible, making it an intriguing test case for broader ethical questions about power.
Jesuit moral theology contributes a critical lens by prioritizing discernment over procedural decision rules. Through Ignatian discernment, casuistry, and probabilism, Jesuit thought evaluates moral action based on interior freedom, intention, and the formation of conscience, rather than on consent alone. From this perspective, even carefully negotiated arrangements may be morally deficient if they erode human dignity, habituate disordered desires, or reduce moral judgment to algorithmic decision-making.
The synthesis of Distributist and Jesuit insights suggests that decision theory is incomplete without a teleological account of the human person. While Distributism may cautiously recognize structural parallels such as localized authority and explicit limits on power, it ultimately judges systems by whether they promote genuine human flourishing rather than mere preference satisfaction. The article concludes that Catholic moral thought challenges modern ethical frameworks to ask not only whether agreements are consensual, but what kind of moral character and social order those agreements cultivate.