
The Unauthorized Guide to Sex and Church
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Is it possible to be a Christian and a sexual being? At times it seems like the Church pits sexuality and spirituality against one another. Yet the cost in creating such a dichotomy has resulted in harmful implications on spiritual growth, sexual intimacy, and moral credibility.
The Unauthorized Guide to Sex and the Church traces sexual attitudes and practices in Hebrew culture as presented in the Old Testament through the current issues that confront the church today. It addresses questions such as "How has the church become so notorious for sex scandals amongst its leadership?" "Why is the church unable to present a united front on sexual issues such as marriage/divorce, premarital sex, homosexuality, and abortion?" and "How can I make wise and informed choices about these important issues in light of my beliefs?"
Blending historical facts with practical wisdom, this lively exploration looks at how Christian views of sex have developed and changed based on doctrinal, cultural, medical, scriptural, and psychological understandings.
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- Intro
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction: What Does Jesus Mean to My Sex Life?
- Part 1: Property, Purity, and Practices
- 1. Body Ownership and Dirty Deeds in the Old Testament
- 2. Jesus Defies Convention
- 3. Was Paul Purposely Trying to Confuse Us?
- 4. Competition for Control of the Early Church
- 5. The Church Fathers Freak Out About Sex
- 6. Protestant Property, Purity, and Practices
- 7. Is There a New Body Ethic in the New World?
- Part 2: Let's Talk Issues
- 8. Sex: Is Sexual Purity a Christian Oxymoron?
- 9. Nonmarital Sexuality: Can Celibacy Be a Spiritual Discipline?
- 10. Abortion: Is This a Body-Ownership Debate?
- 11. Same-Sex Sex: Is Homosexuality an Abomination or an Alternative Lifestyle?
- Part 3: Sex Scandals in the Church
- 12. Rape
- 13. Sexual Abuse of Children
- 14. Sexual Addiction
- Conclusion
- Appendices
- Appendix A: Deciding How to Decide.
- Appendix B: Staggering Statistics on Sexual Misconduct
- Appendix C: Resources
- Notes
- Index
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