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Ep. 25 – Religion and Sexuality
Alan Watts Being in the Way
The Historical Perception of Sexuality in Christianity
This chapter explores the historical perspective on the relationship between religion, romantic love, and sexuality. It discusses the Christian view of sex as negative and dirty, contrasting it with the beliefs of the Semitic and Greek traditions. The chapter also examines the social institution of marriage during that time and the contradictions within the idea of lifelong commitment based on passionate love.
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