Why talk about sexual myths within Evangelicalism?

This blog will address other myths within Evangelicalism. But some misunderstandings that will be addressed earlier on our Evangelical myths about sex. One may ask 'why?. I know many Evangelical pastors and seminary professors who see the same things that I have in the Bible. But they insist it is best not to tell others about what the Bible really has to say about sex. While part of this may stem from lesser motivations such as preserving their salaries, status, and power. However, there are also sincere motivations about not 'rocking the boat' and opening people up to a potentially sinful lifestyle. We live in an age when people are discovering the biblical truth about many of these things already on their own. There is a ideological revolution taking place already whether or not they want it to happen. Wouldn't it be better if their spiritual leaders were there for those in their 'flocks' to help shepherd them through what they are learning? With that said. the following are some reasons why the subject Evangelical myths needs to be addressed.

1. Christians are seeing what the Bible has to say about these issues anyways and need the Body of Christ.

What is happening is that when a Christian reveals what he or she has learned, he or she is often shunned or avoided. A Christian who learns these things needs guidance so as not to stumble into sin. There are things that the Bible permits sexually but that a Christian should still not do. As Romans 14 teaches, our liberty needs to be limited sometimes out of love and because of our weakness. Worse yet, oftentimes Christians are flat out shunned for even asking about what they see in the Bible in regards to these issues. Should the Body of Christ cut off members of itself who are not even sinning? Shouldn't you be absolutely sure and have made an attempt to see both sides of these issues before you are justified in kicking a brother or sister in Christ out of your life and that of others? Shouldn't you be sure that your conservative sexual ethics are actually biblical before you cause Christian aid organizations that are helping many to be harmed through your slander of them not having the same ethics as you? Should you abandon your brother or sister in Christ over an issue that you haven't even studied through?

2. Truth is important.

This subject should be taught because the truth of God's Word is always important. If a more liberated view of sexual ethics is the truth, then that should be taught to those who are ready to bear it. The truth sanctifies (John 17:17) and it sets one free (John 8:32). All Scripture is useful (2 Timothy 3:16). 

3. Study before you judge.

It's sad that Christians will judge others for their sexual practices but don't even know the Scriptures themselves. Should you judge someone of fornication if you never even studied the word porneia? Should you accuse people of adultery or debauchery if you never even studied the words moicheia or malakoi? Some reading this never even heard of these words. If so, then you really should keep your mouth shut on these subjects until you have. The New Testament was originally written in Greek and not English. So if you haven't even studied these words or how they are used in the Bible, how can you possibly judge? Why should you mistreat your fellow Christian over ignorance? Why should you turn non-Christians away from Christ because of something He never even taught? And many are being turned away. Not necessarily so because of the offense of the cross or so on, but because of Christian ignorance and judging in these matters. 

4. Very negative consequences

Because many Evangelicals are ignorant of biblical sexuality and at times sex ed in general, there are severe consequences. Abortions and stds are more prevalent among those who haven't learned about these things and how to have safer sex. Countries are facing overpopulation causing famine and poverty in Africa. Rape! Many women and children are being raped in churches! This is due in part to ignorance of sexuality and repression. People at other times face divorce or marital issues because of Evangelical myths about sex. The list could on: unnecessary celibacy, missing out on the joy of connecting with others and God's gift of sex, frigidness in marriage, unhealthy repression of sex, having to not open up with others about sexual problems, suicide, and many other things from being mild problems to extreme ones. Others are unnecessarily turned off to Christianity because of Christians  

So when it comes down to it, talking about these issues is about truth and love. It is about speaking the truth in order to show love to people and free them from Evangelical myths about sex. It is about pointing people to Christ and not turning them off to man made traditions.