The end of sexual identity : why sex is too important to define who we are
Sexual identity has become an idol in both the culture at large and in the Christian subculture. Anthropologist Jenell Williams Paris offers a Christian framework for sexual holiness that accounts for complex postmodern realities. The end of sexual identity moves beyond culture-war impasses to open up new space for conversations in diverse communities both inside and outside the church
1 online resource (160 pages) : illustrations
9781461954934, 9780830868506, 1461954932, 083086850X
881430680
Introduction : a word about sex
What is defined as real
The trouble with heterosexuality
The trouble with homosexuality
The promise of sexual holiness
Sexual desire is (not) a big deal
Having sex is (not) a big deal
Celibacy is (not) a big deal
Epilogue : the end is near