Eram Sum Ero.

Oremus Mare.

I believe in you.

December 5, 2024

Consenting is playing with fire; one must comprehend getting burned and accept the scars.

How do you know whether or not you can consent to continue reading this?

Definition

Consent is a contractual agreement between two or more moral agents who assent with:

1. Prudence: Judicious deliberation about the action and its foreseeable outcomes.

2. Comprehension of Consequential Responsibilities:

• A mental understanding of the direct causal responsibilities resulting from the agreed action (e.g., the physical, emotional, or practical outcomes that are a direct consequence of the action).
• Acknowledgment that these responsibilities necessitate behavioral follow-through to address those outcomes.

3. Comprehension of Moral Obligations:

• A mental understanding of the ethical or normative duties arising from the action and the agreement.
• These obligations must align with Natural Law Theory, emphasizing adherence to rational and moral principles that guide individuals toward their telos (natural purpose or highest rational fulfillment as human beings).
• Such obligations inherently require behavioral alignment to promote human flourishing and respect for natural outcomes.

4. Clear Expressed Permission: Explicit, uncoerced communication of agreement, using terms understandable to all parties involved.

5. Void of Coercion and Moral Betrayal: