Vladimir Sergeyevich Solovyov. Good excuse (№ 254616)

The most important and decisive factor in the struggle of the spirit with the flesh in the physiological region has a sexual function. <...> The marriage is approved and sanctified, to the blessed procreation, and celibacy is exalted as "the angelic life". But the most is marking his angelic like hints at a third, higher path - divine. <...> To put that preaching sexual abstinence, at least the most energetic and successful, may prematurely terminate the physical reproduction of human nature and to lead it to death, it is believed such a ridiculous thing should be doubtful of his sincerity. Hardly can anyone seriously fear danger to the world from this side. Yet to update the human race needed a change of generations, desire to work this shift probably will not diminish in people. <...> ... the very concept of "premature" termination of childbirth because of the preaching of chastity is pure nonsense, invented by hypocrites: well, who ever surrendering to the carnal attraction, I thought that to ensure the future of mankind?