This episode explores the difference between rules and ethics in the context of faith and spirituality. We share our personal experiences with rule-based perspectives and the anxiety and fear that can come with them. We discuss the presence of rules in both conservative and progressive spaces, highlighting the moral purity often found in the latter. This conversation emphasizes the importance of shifting from a rule-based perspective to one rooted in values and ethics. And we\u2019re here to help you with all of that inside Soulful Sexuality!\nTakeaways\n\nRules and ethics can play a significant role in shaping our decisions and actions in matters of faith and spirituality.\nBoth conservative and progressive spaces can have their own sets of rules, which can lead to anxiety and fear.\nShifting from a rule-based perspective to one rooted in values and ethics allows for greater agency and personal growth.\nLiving out our values and ethics from a place of abundance and joy can lead to liberation and a sense of enoughness.\n\n \nChapters\n00:00 Introduction: Difference between rules and ethics\n01:26 Personal experiences with rules and ethics\n06:15 Progressive spaces and rules\n08:10 Fear and anxiety around rules\n09:06 Shifting away from rule-based perspective\n11:16 Living out values and ethics\n17:13 Progressive spaces and moral purity\n18:16 Religious and secular anxieties around rule following\n22:46 Starting from a place of inclusion\n25:02 Shifting from rules to ethics in community\n29:08 Living out values from a place of abundance\n30:18 Invitation to Soulful Sexuality\n\nResources:\n\nLearn more and join Soulful Sexuality\nJoin Spiritual Study Hall\nJoin the Sanctuary Collective Community\n\nIf you want to support the Patreon and help keep the podcast up and running, you can learn more and pledge your support at patreon.com/queertheology.\nWant to have your question featured on an episode? Call or text us at (240)200-0922\nEpisode Transcript\n\n \nThe post Rigid Rules Vs. Sexual Ethics appeared first on Queer Theology.