More Purity Myths [83]

In this episode, Matt & Jenn look at a few more myths that were encouraged by the Purity Culture Movement which still persist in many conservative religious circles. For example:“If I save myself for marriage, my sex life will be amazing.” “If I marry a Christian, my marriage will be happy.”“Marriage is the solution to your sex problem (lust, porn) and your loneliness problem.”“Men’s minds are evil. Women’s bodies are evil.” “Women are responsible for a man’s sexual feelings, thoughts and actions.”

Sexual purity means that your whole being is filled and directed by one thing: God. Your motives, desires, purpose, and intentions are not stained by any other influences. Sexual purity is not merely about what we are doing or not doing with our genitals!It is dangerous theology when we come to believe and teach that sex is evil, men can’t control sexual urges, women’s bodies are inherently a stumbling block, and that virginity is a marker of a woman’s value.Instead, let’s simply teach that God blessed us with sexuality and sexual desire to teach us that we are created for promise, for vulnerability, and for the pursuit and exchange of love that compels us toward self sacrifice.

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