Blog & Mablog A Theology of Slut Walks
Mar 9, 2026
A critical look at the ideas behind slut walks and how they frame responsibility and moral standards. The conversation traces how certain premises lead to controversial conclusions about accountability. It contrasts appeals to personal license with the need for a shared moral foundation. It also examines the practical dangers when moral norms are denied.
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Shared Moral Standards Are Necessary For Moral Claims
- Slutwalks assert that provocative dress never justifies rape but undermine a shared moral standard.
- Doug Wilson argues moral argument requires an overarching standard (the character of God) to hold two agents mutually accountable.
Slutwalk Goal Versus Its Broader Theological Implication
- The stated goal of Slutwalks is that dress does not justify rape, but Wilson criticizes the movement's broader embrace of 'slutty' behavior.
- He contends that endorsing such behavior rejects moral responsibility and has wider consequences.
Victims Remain Moral Agents After Crimes
- Moral discourse requires recognizing two moral agents who can each be responsible or culpable.
- Wilson notes crimes can place all blame on one agent, but victims remain moral agents who can sin afterward.