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A Christian Guide to Liberating Desire, Sex, Partnership, Work, and ReproductionDesire

A Christian Guide to Liberating Desire, Sex, Partnership, Work, and Reproduction: Desire [This chapter analyzes and counters aspects of the Christian tradition that have tended to condemn sexual desire. Desire is part of God’s creation of humans. Hence, desire is good. Desire is not a yearning for something lacking but an impetus toward being in relation. The goal is to cultivate desire in relation with others. Sexual desire is part of this overarching desire, which should be nourished and celebrated. Beginning with a new definition of desire, this chapter articulates a positive conception of desire through the Bible, tradition, and theology.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Christian Guide to Liberating Desire, Sex, Partnership, Work, and ReproductionDesire

Cooper, Thia
Springer Journals — Nov 18, 2017
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Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Copyright
© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018
ISBN
978-3-319-70895-9
Pages
23 –34
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-70896-6_2
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Abstract

[This chapter analyzes and counters aspects of the Christian tradition that have tended to condemn sexual desire. Desire is part of God’s creation of humans. Hence, desire is good. Desire is not a yearning for something lacking but an impetus toward being in relation. The goal is to cultivate desire in relation with others. Sexual desire is part of this overarching desire, which should be nourished and celebrated. Beginning with a new definition of desire, this chapter articulates a positive conception of desire through the Bible, tradition, and theology.]

Published: Nov 18, 2017

Keywords: Desire; Eros; Body; Love; Communion

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