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b'What is the impact of religion on human sexuality?You see, growing up in the church, I was told all the dos and don\'ts of sexuality for "Bible-believing" Christians. Yet, ironically, some of the preachers I\'d listen to would contradict one another when it came to "how far" one can go sexually, both before and after marriage. And some would even commit the very "sins" they\'d passionately condemn at the pulpit.Why was there so much hypocrisy going on in the church?And why were so many of my [natural] sexual desires considered "sinful" in the eyes of God?In this episode, I have an honest chat with psychologist and author, Dr. Darrel Ray. And let me tell ya, we don\'t shy away from any topics here.So put your kids to sleep (if you have any) ... and let\'s talk about sex, baby.IN THIS EPISODE, DARREL ANSWERED THE FOLLOWING:\\u2022 Why are so many people afraid to talk about sex?\\u2022 How has religion shaped our culture and sexual development?\\u2022 How is religion often an excuse for bad behavior?\\u2022 What\'s the difference between guilt and shame?\\u2022 Why do even non-religious people struggle with guilt and shame when it comes to sexuality?\\u2022 Talk about masturbation for a bit. Are there any benefits to it?\\u2022 What are some ways parents can address the topic of sex to their kids?\\u2022 What have you discovered in your research about porn and porn addiction?\\u2022 What would you tell someone who\'s struggling with shame right now?LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE\\u2022 Recoveringfromreligion.org\\n\\u2022 Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality (FREE when you try Audible for 30 days) \\n\\u2022 The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture\\n\\u2022 Darrel\\u2019s Talk on \\u201cThe Myth of Sex Addiction\\u201d\\n\\u2022 Sex Education For All Ages Interview With Dr. Melanie Davis\\n\\u2022 Kindle Countdown Promo for The Secret to Awesomeness (only for a limited time!)\\n\\u2022 Become a Patron and help support this podcast to keep it going (any amount helps!)'