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These Are Our Bodies, Foundation Book

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Sexuality and faith—formation for a lifetime
  • 01 August 2016
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Easily accessible, theologically progressive, mainline Christian Education resource on human sexuality.

Our inherent value and worth comes from God's love for us, but our modern world is filled with sexual expression that too often leads us away from the life of Christ. As Christians seeking to live a life worthy of our calling and desiring to pass along these values to our children and youth, this book explores how we (as parents and adults) can explore issues of sexuality in the context of our faith.

A sexuality education resource from a mainline/progressive denominational prospective aids the adult reader/teacher/parent in learning and using skills that enable them to embrace and affirm the wholeness of sexuality and to talk openly and honestly about the connection of sexuality and faith. This book, grounded from a theological perspective, focuses on foundational issues for addressing how we (and why we) are called to have these conversations in a faithful community to support families. The importance of looking at one's sexuality throughout the lifespan through the lenses of decision making, faith and daily life, respect, growth and change, behavior, responsibility, values, prayer, and intentionality is be explored, offering a grounding as well as stand-alone resource for individuals and churches to build upon.

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Price: $34.95
Pages: 208
Publisher: Church Publishing Incorporated
Imprint: Church Publishing
Series: These Are Our Bodies
Publication Date: 01 August 2016
Trim Size: 9.00 X 6.00 in
ISBN: 9781606743089
Format: Paperback
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Introduction
Part I: The Theological
Chapter 1: The Mystery of Sexuality
Chapter 2: Sexuality and Our Baptismal Covenant
Chapter 3: The Body as Sacred
Chapter 4: Conversations Grounded in a Faith Community
Chapter 5: Sexuality Honors the Body

Part II: The Ethical
Chapter 6: A New Way of Understanding Our Sexuality
Chapter 7: Care for the Body
Chapter 8: Responsible Behavior and Decision-Making
Chapter 9: Consent and Shame
Chapter 10: Changes in Culture
Chapter 11: Beyond Stereotypes
Chapter 12: Sexuality Education for Adults

Part III: The Biological
Chapter 13: Parenting and Healthy Development
Chapter 14: Moral Identity
Chapter 15: Faith Development
Chapter 16: Infancy and Toddlerhood
Chapter 17: Early Childhood
Chapter 18: Middle Childhood
Chapter 19: Adolescence

Part IV: The Practical
Chapter 20: The Need for Conversation
Chapter 21: Parents Are the Key
Chapter 22: Teachable Moments
Chapter 23: Getting Started
Chapter 24: When to Begin the Conversation
Chapter 25: A Framework to Answer Questions
Chapter 26: The Question
Chapter 27: Called to Be Truth-Tellers

Part V: Resources
The These Are Our Bodies Program
Glossary
Annotated Education and Program Resources
General Convention Resolutions
Bibliography