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It's Greek to Me! -- Unmasking the Roots of Sexual Taboo in Christianity, part 1 [176]

It's Greek to Me! -- Unmasking the Roots of Sexual Taboo in Christianity, part 1 [176]14 jul 202545 min

Send us Fan Mail Matt and Jenn explore how ancient Greek philosophy has shaped modern Christian attitudes toward sexuality, creating an unbiblical culture of shame and stigma around sexual desire. • Plato's dualism in the 4th century BC separated body and soul, viewing bodily desires as inferior to spiritual pursuits • Stoicism further emphasized suppression of passions, teaching that sex was only acceptable within marriage and solely for procreation • The Apostle Paul directly confronted th...