Good Christian Sex: Why Chastity Isn't the Only Option; and Other Things the Bible Says about Sex

What churches preach often doesn't reflect the reality of what parishioners practice, especially when it comes to sex, but McCleneghan offers ways to rethink biblical passages and find a compromise so that faith and embracing human sexuality don't have to be mutually exclusive. For McCleneghan, considering how terms are defined is a good place to start: what exactly do lust and fidelity mean? How one defines virginity might create different perspectives on whether any sin has been committed, for example. McCleneghan doesn't try to take a stand on what is right or wrong, but examines Scripture and teaching to find ways for Christians to deal with the reality of their sexualities without throwing caution to the wind. More liberal and progressive Christians searching for ways to feel comfortable in modern society might embrace the message, but the author's admission that the Bible might not be inerrant and the fact that she serves as an associate pastor in a church will make her an unlikely authority for those with more conservative biblical interpretations. Agent: Carol Mann, Carol Mann Agency. (July)