Idolizing sex, placing personal piety over social injustice, shaming women, perpetuating sexism and patriarchy, diluting Christian theology (if not ignoring it entirely), erasing LGBTQ folks, straight-up lying about STDs— purity … Continue reading Conclusion: Working Toward a Christ-Centered Sexual Ethic
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What Is “Purity Culture”?
“Do you know what I’m looking forward to most about being married?” The question seemed sweet and endearing as I sat there listening to a 20-year-old in the coffeeshop. He … Continue reading What Is “Purity Culture”?
The Best Breakup I Ever Had
A number of years ago, I was in an emotionally manipulative relationship– not exactly abusive, but definitely manipulative, and it was just as much my fault as hers (since I … Continue reading The Best Breakup I Ever Had