Sex God

So, to some of you who know me rather well, you will know there is one topic that absolutely fascinates me: SEX. I've never really understood the secrecy and hush-hushness that Christians in particular foster regarding it. Probably because Mum and Dad were so open as I was growing up about the goodness of sex because God created it. (But I confess, yes, that there are moments I still do blush!)

And, let's face it, sex is a pretty big part of our culture. And I've always tried to promote that when sex is used for the purpose it was created - as God the Creator intended - it is AWESOME. So I hear. I can't really speak from experience, being a 26 year old virgin and all. (I laughed at a title I somehow adopted recently - the 'Virginal Sex Therapist'.)

Thus, my interest was peaked when Simon recommended a book to me called 'Sex God', written by Rob Bell (the guy behind the Nooma series and Velvet Elvis.) Within 24 hours, I had my own copy in my hands.

I have to say, the titles of the chapters alone fascinated me: 'God wears lipstick' and 'Leather, Whips and Fruit', not to mention 'Whoopee Forever.' Genius.

According to Zondervan (the publisher) here's what it is about:

"God and sex go together. You can’t separate the two, says Rob Bell, because this physical world is intimately linked to deeper spiritual realities. And so, in order to make sense of sexuality, at some point you have to talk about God. With beauty and unusual insight, Sex God explores this connection."

Need I say more? Seriously, this is one book that I have found it incredibly hard to put down. Rob Bell says it as it is, and in such easy to understand language. I only wish I had something like this years ago! Go get a copy for yourself and another for a mate! Great read.