Christians under Covers
Book Description
In the digital age, conversations about faith and intimacy are evolving in unexpected ways. Kelsy Burke takes readers inside the online world of evangelical Christians who are redefining traditional boundaries around sexuality and marriage. Through careful examination of Christian sexuality websites, this groundbreaking ethnography reveals how some religious communities are embracing new perspectives on physical intimacy within marriage.
Burke uncovers a fascinating paradox: deeply religious individuals who maintain their conservative beliefs while simultaneously adopting progressive language about sexual fulfillment. These digital communities encourage married couples to pursue satisfying intimate relationships, celebrate women's sexual pleasure, and explore practices that might surprise those outside their faith tradition. The author demonstrates how these believers navigate the complex terrain between religious devotion and sexual empowerment.
This research challenges common assumptions about religious conservatives and their attitudes toward sexuality. Rather than finding rigid prohibitions, Burke discovers communities that blend sacred commitment with surprisingly open discussions about marital intimacy. The book reveals how digital platforms enable these conversations to flourish, creating spaces where faith and sexuality intersect in nuanced ways.
For readers interested in understanding how contemporary religious communities adapt to changing cultural conversations, this ethnography offers valuable insights into the evolving relationship between spirituality and human sexuality in modern Christian practice.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 240 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christians
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Internet, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Sex
- ✓ Explore Sex in mass media
- ✓ Explore Sexual behavior
- ✓ Explore Internet
