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2.0 out of 5 stars
Read with caution..., Feb 8 1999
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This review is from: The Sexual Man (Paperback)
While this book does give valuable information to men, and their wives as to what appears to be 'normal' sexual thoughts in the American male, the Christian man in particular must be cautious when interpreting these results since he's gambling with his soul. As the author pointed out in one portion of the book 'just because all men in a given area have decayed teeth doesn't mean that it is a good thing to have decayed teeth, even though it's 'normal' in that area.' This is very important to remember.
I had the general feeling that men that have been struggling with areas of sexual sin in their life may use these results as a way to pacify their feelings of conviction, and this is where I have great areas of concern for them, since, as I have already said, we are gambling with eternity. In Matthew 5, Jesus speaks that "if a man even looks at a woman with lust in his heart,he has already committed adultery with her" Remember folks, Jesus said this, not an author. He wouldn't have said this if it weren't serious, and real. This statement alone tells us that pornography is ADULTERY, period. That goes whether you are male or female, looking at Playboy, or Playgirl. Sin goes both ways, and so does adultery. I felt that the author's intent was to have men excuse their attractions to pornography as normal, and not a big deal, rather than the real picture - which is what Jesus said 'adultery'; even though the author did indicate that it would be a positive thing to get past these attractions by being open with your spouse about them (which IS very important - sin grows much better in the dark, so exposing these struggles is a much better way to healing), and dealing with them honestly. As I say, Men and Women - approach with caution...
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Read, Feb 4 2011
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This is a book that has really helped me understand my male sexuality. If there is confusion in this area, this is highly recommended read.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
non-christians beware!, Feb 18 2004
This review is from: The Sexual Man (Paperback)
I would have given this book no stars, but that's not an option in the review program. I am returning this book to Amazon. The 'research' base for this book is clergy and committed christians. I didn't get that information from the info on Amazon. The book is not scientific. Unscientific 'facts' are presented such as- early puberty is caused by exposure to TV and sexual situations presented there. NO science, data base composed completely of christian men very involved with the church and a rip off to men who really want to know what is going on with them.
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