Balance on Sex

I was glad to see “Churches Confront Sex Addiction” (March 30), taking up a sensitive subject. I was also sad, though, being reminded that as a culture we flip back and forth between compulsive, irresponsible sexuality and stern, tense abstinence: “sex recovery.” What’s missing is the lifting up of a lovely sexual intimacy in a lasting relationship as one of several possible ideals in a satisfying and productive life.

TOM ARMBRUSTER

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