Good Sex: A Christian and a Pagan Discuss Sexual Ethics

Good Sex: A Christian and a Pagan Discuss Sexual Ethics

Good Sex presents sexual ethics in the light of faith. Speaking on behalf of Christianity, Buss describes "love your neighbor as yourself" as the only Christian "rule"; it is a positive rule rather than one that focuses on prohibitions. Since this call is never fulfilled in practice, it is joined by forgiveness for oneself and others. More concrete guidelines need to be aided by "wisdom" which is not specifically Christian. Detailed biblical support is provided at the end. Stipe, a contemporary Pagan, advocates respect for all living things and doing no harm as a minimal ethical guide, leaving positive prescriptions to individual judgment. Buss and Stipe discuss details of sexual ethics in largely positive terms-what is good to do-but also with a concern for problems that should be avoided. They agree in many practical matters, just as Christians and Pagans did many years ago, before sexual equality became an ideal. They discuss various kinds of sex, including seeing and being seen, touching, masturbation, and penetration; different sexual identities; committed and uncommitted relationships, including the advisability of extended relations; having and raising children; abortion; and sensuous awareness in a spiritual setting.
Country USA
Brand Wipf & Stock Publishers
Manufacturer Wipf and Stock
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 2014-01-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781625641885

Country	USA
Brand	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Manufacturer	Wipf and Stock
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate	2014-01-13
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781625641885

Good Sex: A Christian and a Pagan Discuss Sexual Ethics

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