A review by midwifereading
Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality by Rachel Joy Welcher

challenging hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

3.5

I think this one is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand purity culture and its impact on a generation of Christians. 

It's well-written, well-researched, heartfelt, and grace-filled. There are no pitchforks or torches, but a lot of insightful critiques and suggestions for a better way to pass on a biblical view of sexuality without the shame.

I didn't learn much of anything new, but I deeply appreciated her approach to the modesty discussion in particular, as well as her consistent inclusion of single folks (and not just the young ones), LGBTQIA+ folks, and others who are usually left out. 

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