Why has the church over the centuries exhibited a hostile attitude towards sex? Sullivan contends that early Christian theologians failed to understand the mythic character of Adam & Eve. Too often these religious thinkers depicted the soul and body as constantly at war with one another, portraying the body as evil and disgusting. In his typical fiery fashion, Sullivan blames these early Christian interpretations about sex and the human body for centuries of misunderstandings and misguided teachings about human sexuality. Sullivan tackles controversial subjects such as masturbation, homosexuality, adultery, and prostitution and demonstrates how the Christian idea of sexuality has vilified these practices, fostering guilt about the human body and its activities throughout the history of western culture.
“At last – a book that clearly explains where and how Christian thought about human sexuality may be wrong. Hopefully, this book can help thoughtful Christians let go of sex-related guilt, shame, anxiety, and depression and find more love and joy in relationships.”
Dr. Patricia T. White, Ph.D.
(Clinical Psychologist,
Birmingham, Alabama) |
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