Many who grew up under the influence of abstinence teaching remember well the book, “I Kissed Dating Goodbye,” by Joshua Harris. In a world where Harris has renounced the book and his faith, many have started to question the validity of abstinence teaching, and its hand in perpetuating shame culture. The Woman Beings dive into the topic of abstinence and the way the Church has implemented it. From consent to education to whether it’s even worth it to wait until marriage.

Sexual assault resources: https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones

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