Why are so many Christian moral teachings outdated or oppressive?

Christian moral teachings often appear "outdated" or "oppressive" because they challenge the prevailing desires and autonomy of a specific culture. The Christian view is that God's moral law is eternal and unchanging, rooted in His perfect, loving character, and designed for human flourishing (Psalm 19:7-11). True freedom is not found in autonomy but in living according to the Creator’s design, while apparent oppression is often the friction between the culture’s demands and God’s standards.