A good article. But I think he's inadvertently bought somewhat into the idolatry of the age via sentiments such as:
"The sex act then becomes a fulfillment of their entire relationship, not an isolated physical act that is merely incidental to their love for each other." (6th paragraph from the bottom)
Sex is not the fulfillment of a relationship, even in a marriage. Modern culture/society tells us precisely that sex is a "key" aspect of a relationship and "should" be done "when two people love each other." That is, all fulfilling relationships are sexual in nature. The real fulfillment of a relationship is mutual submission, mutual self-sacrifice, and the joining of two wills into one. Sexual union is an expression of this, not a fulfillment of it.
He is making efforts to fight the stereotype of Christians as up-tight prudes (see second-half of quote above), but in doing so I think he may be straying too far the other way and placing too much importance on sex (see first-half of the quote above).
"God gave me the serenity to accept the things that I can't change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference between the two."
"I am too positive to be doubtful. Too optimistic to be fearful. And too determined to be defeated."
"You never know how strong you are...until being strong is the only choice you have."
"Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny."
A good article. But I think he's inadvertently bought somewhat into the idolatry of the age via sentiments such as:
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Sex is not the fulfillment of a relationship, even in a marriage. Modern culture/society tells us precisely that sex is a "key" aspect of a relationship and "should" be done "when two people love each other." That is, all fulfilling relationships are sexual in nature. The real fulfillment of a relationship is mutual submission, mutual self-sacrifice, and the joining of two wills into one. Sexual union is an expression of this, not a fulfillment of it.
He is making efforts to fight the stereotype of Christians as up-tight prudes (see second-half of quote above), but in doing so I think he may be straying too far the other way and placing too much importance on sex (see first-half of the quote above).