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4 Lies the Church Taught Me About Sex

Girls don’t care about sex, and three other lies I’ve had to unlearn.

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Good Sex Comes to Those Who Wait?

Hook-up sex v. married sex: A warning about incentivizing abstinence with personal pleasure.

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The Words No Parent Wants to Hear

How would you respond if your child says, “I think I’m gay?”

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The Transsexual Dilemma

A synopsis of this article from the Christian Research Institute states:

“Transsexual advocates follow the course mapped out by their gay predecessors, advancing transsexualism through various media, the American Psychiatric Association, anti-discrimination laws, and the educational system. The predictable outcome is increased acceptance of transsexualism and intense pressure on those who dissent. The momentum of the transsexual movement challenges the church to articulate a biblical response to pro-transsexual arguments. The innateness argument states that transsexualism is inborn and unchangeable, and therefore God ordained. Christians can respond that, as likely inborn tendencies toward addiction or violence demonstrate, what is “inborn” is not necessarily “God ordained,” because human nature is tainted by original sin; further, they can respond that what one feels does not justify altering what one is. The irrelevance argument states that changing sexes is acceptable because one’s sex is only secondary, even to God. Christians can respond that humans are physical as well as spiritual beings, and that because God specifically determines one’s inward parts, one’s assigned sex reflects God’s intent, which makes it hardly irrelevant. The inevitability argument states that the only viable option for transsexuals in resolving the conflict between their bodies and their feelings is to default to their feelings and proceed with sex reassignment surgery. Christians can respond that internal conflicts often remain after surgery, lessening the efficacy of reassignment surgery to improve quality of life. Also, living in accord with one’s assigned sex and recognizing one’s feelings, rather than one’s sex, as the problem is another viable option, and the correct choice.”

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The Non-Physical Sides of Sex

Why viewing sex as just a physical act is missing the bigger picture.

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Body Talk: Beyond the Tween Abstinence Lecture

Media shapes how youth see their bodies. What can the church teach them instead?

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The Effects of Porn on the Male Brain

A synopsis of this article from the Christian Research Institute states:

“Pornography is a powerful force that has become increasingly widespread in Western culture since the advent of the Internet. As the culture has been “pornified,” the ways in which men, women, and sexual attitudes and expectations have been affected are of considerable concern. While pornography is influencing and shaping assumptions about identity, sexuality, the value of women, and the nature of relationships, little discussion has focused on the neurobiological aspects of its allure, addictive properties, and long-lasting effects. Perhaps the appeal of pornography to so many is because it activates a part of our brain that is specifically organized to look for sexual cues. What if pornography merely hijacks a part of our nature that is intended for something better? What if our sexual drive and our neurological nature are wired for intimacy and not just sensuality? In this article, we examine how pornography affects the brain—its hormonal, neurochemical, and neurological consequences that play a role in developing attachments. In addition, by highlighting the sensitivity that many men have to be drawn into pornography, focusing on the male brain’s inherent predisposition toward sexually explicit imagery provides a window into our embodied, created, sexual nature that goes beyond simple reproductive biology. Because we are embodied beings, the impact of viewing pornography hijacks the normal functioning of the brain and the maladaptive patterns we adopt have profound psychological and behavioral effects. It affects not only how we form memories and make attachments but also how we understand sexuality and how we view each other. By grasping the neurobiological realities of our sexual development, we are better able to cultivate a healthy notion of relationships.”

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Addressing Sexual Assault and Ignoring Binge Drinking

CasaColumbia believes that addressing the issue of sexual assault on college campus will require tackling the problem of binge drinking as well. Read the article here.

Troubled Boys, Girls Have Sex Earlier, Study Finds

Children with certain behavior problems are more likely to have sex at an early age, a new study reveals. Read the article here.

God Didn’t Make Our Bodies Only for Sex

Chastity can lead to a fuller engagement with creation.

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Why Do Teen Girls in America Want to Get Pregnant?

American teen girls have more pregnancies, but fewer abortions. Read the full article here.

The Sex Lives of Unmarried Evangelicals

80% of young unmarried evangelicals have had sex? Really?

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Teen Girls Report Less Sexual Victimization After Virtual Reality Assertiveness Training

Virtual simulations may help teen girls assertively resist unwanted sexual overtures. Read the article here.

Help! My Teen’s Watching Online Porn

According to one study, 42% of Internet users ages 10 to 17 watched porn online in the past year. Read the article here.

A Third of Male Students Say They’d Rape a Woman if There Were No Consequences, a Study Reveals

The study highlights the need for a better approach in tackling sexual harassment and rape. Read the article here.

4 Things We Wish We Knew About Sex Before We Were Married

There’s a few honeymoon realities no one talks about.

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13-Year-Olds Push to Change Rape Culture – Starting in Sex Ed Class

Two young women in Toronto are insisting that the concept of consent be taught in their school’s sex ed classes. Read the article here.

The Secret Women’s Porn Problem

We may not talk much about women’s addiction to erotica, but it’s happening.

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Help, My Roomate’s Gay!

An article from HarvestUSA helps us know what to do and what NOT to do if we find out we have a gay roommate. Read the article here.

To My Porn-Watching Dad, From Your Daughter

This daughter’s letter to her porn-watching dad is heartbreaking, but every dad should ready it. Read the letter here.