Sexuality and Religion

Sex and the Single Minister

Rev. Debra Haffner | Posted 09.24.2009 | Living

Read More: LGBT Rights, Homosexuality and Religion, Lutheran, Sexuality, Sexuality and Religion, Same-Sex Marriage, Elca, Living News
Rev. Debra Haffner

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America's emphasis on "committed, lifelong relationships" leaves out the single minister, the divorced minister, the widowed minister -- whether gay, straight, or bisexual -- who must still adhere to a standard of celibacy.

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The Immorality of Teaching Abstinence Only

Rev. Debra Haffner | Posted 04.12.2009 | Politics

Read More: Comprehensive Sexuality Education, Religion and Politics, Abstinence Education, Obama Administration, Sexuality and Religion, President Barack Obama, Sex Education, Politics News
Rev. Debra Haffner

As religious leaders, we believe there are strong moral foundations for giving young people the information they need to delay sexual intimacy. Preaching abstinence alone is not enough.

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Sex and the Seminary

Rev. Debra Haffner | Posted 02.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Religion, Seminary Education, Sex Ed, Sex, Sexuality, Sexuality and Religion, Religious Education, Theology, Living News
Rev. Debra Haffner

Theological education can no longer neglect training religious professionals in sexuality issues. Too many count on them to be the pastors for sexual health and justice that the world needs.

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