Our Full Humanity: Colossians 3:1-17

TakeawaysPurity culture and the emphasis on sexual purity can have a detrimental impact on individuals' understanding of sexuality and their own bodies.There is often anxiety and silence around sexuality in both conservative and progressive religious spaces.The legacy of sexual abuse in religious spaces highlights the need for open and honest discussions about sexual ethics.Treating others with respect and dignity is a central aspect of sexual ethics and is rooted in the belief in the reconciliation of all things.Chapters00:00Introduction03:08Growing up in Purity Culture06:03Anxiety around Sexuality07:03Silence in Progressive Churches07:30Legacy of Sexual Abuse in Religious Spaces08:26Handling the Texts without Inflicting Harm09:25Anxiety around Texts on Sexuality10:24Understanding the Context of the Text11:47The Symbolism of Baptism13:15The New Age and the Not Yet15:12Putting to Death the Old Way of Being17:08Treating Each Other Well19:07The Wrath of God and Right Relationships20:01Healthy Speech and Language21:23The New Age and Equality22:47Putting on Compassion, Kindness, and Love23:44Living in the New Age25:15Accepting the Invitation to Reconciliation26:15Examining Our Actions and Speech27:43Being Rooted in Our Reconciliation28:08Building a New World28:59Closing Remarks To support and join the community go to: www.patreon.com/inthemarginspodcast