Should Churches Teach On Sex ?

[Scott Hutchinson]

Originally Posted by NobodyImportant

Honestly, I do believe there is a place for this since there are so many that come in out of the world and maybe don't know that some of what they did BC just isn't accepteble with God.
This should NOT be done over the pulpit in mixed crowds. It can be done in husband/wife groups.
We recently had a seminar with Bro James Hughes (excellent teacher). He taught on relationships and other things. He also spoke about sex: what it is and isn't. It got a bit uncomfortable with some, but I was glad to see things being addressed in a godly way. (There were NO children allowed to these meetings. Just married couples. No singles either.)
Singles often have the option of premarital counseling. I highly reccomend it since it helps to open lines of communication that may take some time to open after marriage.
Anyway, these are my thoughts...

I agree with you.

[Nahum]

I think teaching about sexuality is okay, but I don't think speaking about the act of sex should be normalized in a church setting. There are venues where that type of teaching would be appropriate, but I would tread with caution tape, orange highway barrels, and flashing lights to warn the teacher and the students that the subject matter could take a turn down racy lane.

Honestly, this shouldn't be a primary focus of any church. Too much openness in group settings leads to too much openness in private settings.

I can see the benefit of men's meetings or ladies meetings on the issues. But some things shouldn't be broached in mixed company.

There is much truth in the old adage "familiarity breeds contempt". Think about that lingo for a minute. Hopefully it'll sink in.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by CupCake

I knew you did~ But I'm am an old hag going through Menopause....:sshhh

If you are a child of God's you are NOT a hag, now stop saying that!

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

I think teaching about sexuality is okay, but I don't think speaking about the act of sex should be normalized in a church setting. There are venues where that type of teaching would be appropriate, but I would tread with caution tape, orange highway barrels, and flashing lights to warn the teacher and the students that the subject matter could take a turn down racy lane.

Honestly, this shouldn't be a primary focus of any church. Too much openness in group settings leads to too much openness in private settings.

I can see the benefit of men's meetings or ladies meetings on the issues. But some things shouldn't be broached in mixed company.

There is much truth in the old adage "familiarity breeds contempt". Think about that lingo for a minute. Hopefully it'll sink in.

I agree - when taught, it should be very structured and more along the lines of relationships, etc. not just pure sex.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

If you are a child of God's you are NOT a hag, now stop saying that!

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

I think teaching about sexuality is okay, but I don't think speaking about the act of sex should be normalized in a church setting. There are venues where that type of teaching would be appropriate, but I would tread with caution tape, orange highway barrels, and flashing lights to warn the teacher and the students that the subject matter could take a turn down racy lane.

Honestly, this shouldn't be a primary focus of any church. Too much openness in group settings leads to too much openness in private settings.

I can see the benefit of men's meetings or ladies meetings on the issues. But some things shouldn't be broached in mixed company.

There is much truth in the old adage "familiarity breeds contempt". Think about that lingo for a minute. Hopefully it'll sink in.

Originally Posted by rgcraig

I agree - when taught, it should be very structured and more along the lines of relationships, etc. not just pure sex.

We have always been very open with our kids about the S word. They have come home from school and asked us what different curse words they've heard meant. Of course nowadays kids know more at 14 than most adults. The church does have an opportunity to teach these things from a family and bible based perspective. So much of what the kids hear is absolute perversion.

[tamor]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

If you are a child of God's you are NOT a hag, now stop saying that!

Well said. I can't stand to hear people insult or put themselves down.

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

In our world today ,there are people with abnormal sexual addictions and probelms.And alot married couples today are not having normal relations in the intimacy department.
Now in the church these sort of issues exist ,although sex and human sexuality is considered a taboo subject to discuss in the church.
Should churches teach on sex ?
Sex in it's proper place is a gift from God and the Bible is far from silent on the issue of Human Sexuality.

ABSOLUTELY! The couples counseling I have done in churches has primarily been about sexuality. People are really messed up in their thinking about what God does and doesn't allow! Imtimacy in the areas of communication as well as sexuality are a must to preserve a good marital relationship.

I cover this area well in my pre-marital counseling with engaged couples. I use the prepare/Enrich program and can teach other laymen and lay women to use it. It covers: communication, conflict resolution, family of origin issues, parenting, finances, ect...

Sex should be taught in churches from mid-adolesence through marriage and beyond.

Blessings, Rhoni

[Trouvere]

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[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Trouvere

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Did you buy the thigh-high sheer black hose to go with those heels though?

[tamor]

Originally Posted by Trouvere

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What kind??