declaration: Sex is Good. This statement is often seen as controversial, in that many want

to avoid sex to preserve their purity. Sex is also viewed as an unpleasant added

ingredient in marriage, an important part of the “union of body and soul.”(p. 23) It is

understandable that a frank discussion of sex makes many cringe as sex is inevitably

linked with such social problems as rape, incest, pornography, and teenage pregnancy.

Sex is a central part of our daily lives in that some of our best and worst moments involve

sex. Our natural reactions to bodily functions leads to either creativity or destructiveness.

Many Christians treat the body as a sacred temple that is good and holy, and therefore

rationalize that sex must be good and holy as well. On the other hand, sex is sometimes

used as an impetus for violent behavior; an instrument to degrade others and lower us in

The purity of sex is often justified using literary devices. The Song of Songs is a

lyrical poem that celebrates erotic love. Lines like “Let my beloved come into his garden;

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