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Our Bodies Were Not Made for Sex
By: Tega Swann | December 15, 2015
Proponents of the “battle of the sexes” often argue that that what ultimately divides and defines men and women is their physical bodies. These vessels that “house” our souls, our divine connection to God, have somehow distorted our visual acuity to see each other as “flesh of my flesh,” or having a common origin, the [...]
Let's Talk About Intimacy
By: Amy F. Davis Abdallah | September 23, 2015
It is okay to want deep intimacy, to not have it, but to not choose false intimacy—and to sit in the longing. God meets us there. Really? Then, why do I desperately want to avoid sitting in the longing?
Why Do Christians Think Sex Is Bad?
By: Ellysia Koenig Banks | September 22, 2015
The InterVarsity Christian Fellowship group at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) conducted an outreach project on campus. They set up a large board and invited all passing college students to write down their “Questions for God.” Some of the responses were given to panelists to discuss at a large group meeting. I was honored [...]
Let's Talk About Sexuality
By: Amy F. Davis Abdallah | September 18, 2015
Let’s talk about sex. Let’s talk about sexuality. And in so doing, let’s realize that we’re all sexual and we all long for connection with others that is not fully provided in sexual intercourse. Let’s embrace solitude, know ourselves, and bring that self to others in a healthy way in [...]
Biblical Sex: Patriarchy's Great Enemy (Part 3)
By: Jamin Hübner | September 16, 2015
Contrary to popular Christian belief, 1 Corinthians 7—not Ephesians 5—is the longest and most substantial chapter on marriage in the New Testament. Another surprise? Marriage is presented in explicitly egalitarian and not hierarchical terms. Yet another surprise? It’s the only passage that actually talks about husbands and wives having authority over each other.
Biblical Sex: Patriarchy's Greatest Enemy (Part 2)
By: Jamin Hübner | September 14, 2015
There’s a lot of talk about the Song of Songs in Christian evangelical circles—at least when it comes to marital love and sexuality. We talk about the “mutuality” in the interaction between the lover and beloved, the intimate “back and forth” dialogue, and how the whole book highlights the importance of sexuality in [...]
7 Lies That Purity Culture Teaches Women
By: Natalie Collins | September 9, 2015
Here are just some of the lies purity culture teaches women and girls that we as the church must work to undo.
Biblical Sex: Patriarchy's Greatest Enemy (Part 1)
By: Jamin Hübner | September 8, 2015
Patriarchalism in most of its forms, whether in “soft complementarianism” or in the blatant sexism of popular Christian authors such as Douglas Wilson, Mark Driscoll, and others, has always found itself in a tight corner of the bedroom.
Are Women Passive? What History Says about Gender, Sexuality, and Christian Ministry
By: Jason Eden | July 31, 2015
In terms of sexual relationships, men are supposedly suited for active pursuit while women are inclined toward being passive and responsive. These assumptions have profound implications, since they set up relationship dynamics that are often unhealthy. Such beliefs can also lead women who have strong sexual desires or assertive personalities to feel excluded or [...]
Reflect With Us: God, Grace, and Purity
By: Jo Ellen Heil | September 5, 2014
Just as our sexuality is more than intercourse, purity is far more than sex. Purity stems from the heart. It is a way of being, seeing, speaking, and living. It is a gift of grace from God.