Where can someone go to talk about sex? This is a serious question. I will give you that you can see sex on TV, be sold sex via advertising, and get caught up watching a racy movie. That is not my question. Where do you go to talk about sex? The locker room, a ladies tea room, chat room or even the church bathroom . . . but never, never ever talk about it publicly at church.
I disagree. Church is the perfect place to talk about sex. Have you read the Bible? I spent the summer reading every mention and story about sex. Now, I am questioning giving kids Bibles! Where is the congressional bill to censor the Bible?
Seriously, I believe the Bible is a great resource (and a challenging one) to learn that humans are humans regardless of the millennium. Church is the right place to talk openly about sex. If you are struggling and need someone to talk to, thanks for talking with me. I already have been encouraged to hear from so many of you. Thanks for letting your guard down and sharing your struggles, desires and wants. I want you to know that you are not alone.
Thanks for your overwhelming reaction to the new series. I just do not see the point in "“shushing" sex at church and I am glad you were willing to talk. Please take some time to post or email me your responses. Your input has been very helpful.
You may be interested in some further study and reading. Realize that compiling a list of resources is not easy, it is risky and my reading in this area is incomplete. Nevertheless, I believe that books can be helpful conversation partners. So, here goes . . .
Sexuality: Real Sex by Lauren Winner (2005)
Sex Addiction: Faithful & True by Mark Laaser (1996)
Homosexuality: Straight & Narrow by Schmidt (1995)
Women & Sexuality: Secrets of Eve by Archibald Hart (1998)
Family Issues: Bradshaw on the Family by John Bradshaw (1988)
Pornography: EverymanÂ’s
Marriage: What Wives Wish their Husbands Knew about Sex by James Dobson (1975)
3 comments:
Brady - Thanks having a big enough view of God and his church to preach about sex. Wish I could be a fly on the wall. Blessings, John O.
I'm really glad you decided to speak about SEX in church. I think your right on abou the whole thing. I'm sorry I don't get to hear this weeks lesson (Zoe Conference). Just wanted to extend a bit of encouragement! Preach on.
The overwhelming positive response to the sex series has surprised me. I am hoping to post the three lessons in .MP3 format soon.
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