“The Secret History of Sex, Choice and Catholics” features interviews with leading experts in the fields of theology, philosophy and ethics who examine Catholic traditions, teachings and beliefs on the following key issues:

Abortion & Contraception HIV & AIDS Sex & Sexuality New Reproductive Health Technologies Religion in Public Policy

Download a discussion guide for the film.

Watch Clips

As part of this project, we have also produced shorts on many of the key themes in “The Secret History of Sex, Choice and Catholics”.

• Catholic Church

  • What is the church?
  • Where do Catholic teachings come from?
  • Who is a Catholic?
  • Are Catholic teachings infallible?

• Conscience

  • What do we mean by conscience?
  • Can an institution have a conscience?
  • What if the consciences of a patient and a healthcare provider conflict?

• Contraception

  • Can a Catholic use contraception?
  • What happened at Vatican II?

• Abortion

  • Was the hierarchy always against abortion?
  • Is the fetus a person?
  • Does the fetus have rights?
  • Can you be Catholic and prochoice?

• HIV/AIDS & Condoms

  • Has the Vatican changed its position on condom use?
  • What do Catholics think about condom use?

• Sex & Sexuality

  • Why is the Vatican obsessed with sex?
  • Why are Vatican teachings on sex and sexuality so inflexible?
  • Is the Vatican wrong about marriage equality?

• Religion in Public Policy

  • Should the hierarchy be involved in politics?
  • Do Catholic politicians have to vote as the hierarchy advises?

• Church Reform

  • Has the Vatican changed its position on other moral issues?
  • Might the Vatican change its mind about sexual issues?
  • What do you see in the future of the church?
• Watch all of our clips.