On Eric Ludy’s Response to Joshua Harris and “Purity Culture”
Before you react to people talking about Purity Culture, please take time to listen to some stories. Read More …
Tag: Purity Culture
Tearing Down the Purity Culture Wall
I had an emotional wall of purity culture, blocking my ability for the love of God to flow to my sisters in Christ. “Love your neighbor as yourself” applies to all our relationships. But purity culture prevents or obstructs that love. Read More …
Finding the Truth About Debt-Free Virgins Without Tattoos
Nowhere in the New Testament does God tell us that we should seek to preserve our virginity until marriage. Instead, He tells us to walk in sanctification and honor, and to abstain from sexual sins. What’s the difference? Everything. Read More …
Recovering From Purity Culture: the Broken Social Map
Many Purity Culture survivors have problems relating to the opposite sex. The subconscious teachings of purity culture go deep, and are difficult to uproot or even recognize. However, I recently discovered something that I believe can help purity culture survivors to improve their relationship skills. Read More …
Purity Culture Messed Me Up. This New Book Explains Why.
I grew up in Purity Culture.
And while, to some people, that probably sounds like a good thing, it wasn’t.
But what in the world could be wrong with promoting purity?
Plenty. Read More …