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#501 Sex Positivity - Angela Franks

Aug 30, 2023
Angela Franks, a theologian and professor of theology at St. John's Seminary in Boston, discusses the concept of sex positivity, the Church's response to criticism, the impact of pornography on relationships, understanding trauma, and how sex positivity aligns with Catholic teachings on sexuality.
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  • Understanding the theological foundations of human sexuality helps priests respond to questions about sex positivity and navigate the challenges posed by a highly sexualized culture.
  • Sex positivity promotes casual sex and sex outside of marriage as healthy and positive, disregarding the emotional and physical consequences, especially for women and downplays the vulnerability inherent in sexual relationships, exposing individuals to dangerous situations.

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The Importance of Theology of the Body in Seminary Education

Dr. Angela Franks discusses the relevance of theology of the body in seminary education. She highlights that seminarians recognize the cultural problems surrounding sexuality and eagerly engage in classes on theology of the body to better address these issues. Understanding the theological foundations of human sexuality helps priests respond to questions about sex positivity and navigate the challenges posed by a highly sexualized culture.

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