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Timothy P. O’Malley, Ph.D. and Abigail Favale, Ph.D.

“What is sex for exactly?” In an attempt to combat contemporary culture’s consumeristic view of sexuality, many Christians advocate strictly for purity. Often devoid of theology, the “purity paradigm” approach can emphasize the “rule” of abstinence without the “why.” There is a need for a renewed conversation which recalls the unitive, procreative aspects of sexuality that also invites us into a deeper participation of the Christian life.

This presentation was part of the Cultures of Formation Conference sponsored by the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame. The conference was held from March 5-7, 2018 in anticipation of the 2018 Synod of Bishops in Rome on the topic of “Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment.”

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