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The missing dimension in sex
The purposes and true meaning of both sex and marriage are extremely vital to know. Physical details can be rightly understood only in the light of what has gone before in this volume. This astonishing knowledge - especially as presented in the earlier and middle chapters of this book - is as vital as it is surprising. Regardless of how much knowledge you may have acquired on the subject, you will find much that is new in this book - and will come to see this entire subject in an entirely new light.
235 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 1981
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Herbert W. Armstrong
118 books37 followersHerbert W. Armstrong founded the Worldwide Church of God in the late 1930s, as well as Ambassador College (later Ambassador University) in 1946, and was an early pioneer of radio and tele-evangelism, originally taking to the airwaves in the 1930s from Eugene, Oregon. Armstrong preached an eclectic set of theological doctrines and teachings that he claimed came directly from the Bible. These theological doctrines and teachings have been referred to as Armstrongism. His teachings included the interpretation of biblical prophecy in light of British Israelism, and required observance of parts of the covenant Law including seventh-day Sabbath, dietary prohibitions, and the covenant law "Holy Days".
Armstrong proclaimed that behind world events during his lifespan loomed various Biblical prophecies, and that he was called by God as an 'Apostle' and end-time 'Elijah' to proclaim the Gospel of God's Kingdom to the World before the return of Jesus Christ. He also founded the Ambassador International Cultural Foundation, which promoted the arts, humanities, and humanitarian projects. Through his role with the foundation, Armstrong and his advisers met with heads of governments in various nations, for which he described himself as an "ambassador without portfolio for world peace."
Armstrong proclaimed that behind world events during his lifespan loomed various Biblical prophecies, and that he was called by God as an 'Apostle' and end-time 'Elijah' to proclaim the Gospel of God's Kingdom to the World before the return of Jesus Christ. He also founded the Ambassador International Cultural Foundation, which promoted the arts, humanities, and humanitarian projects. Through his role with the foundation, Armstrong and his advisers met with heads of governments in various nations, for which he described himself as an "ambassador without portfolio for world peace."
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October 23, 2020
It was mandatory for youth to read this book as teenagers in my church (WCG and then PCG). It was also encouraged to read these books repeatedly. In any event, I did read this book three times as dictated by my church. As a married woman in the 21st century I have to say this book borders on male centered gratification and the definition of perversion. How he felt comfortable and even entitled to describe certain aspects of sex, as a major religious leader, is beyond me. In no circumstance does any religious leader belong in any adult man and woman's bedroom to determine what manner or position or schedule a consenting man and woman should have sex. End of story. This book is beyond ridiculous.
December 7, 2023
Reading this before bed will conjure Clarence Thomas as your sleep paralysis demon. I would genuinely read sections of this book aloud at an open-mic comedy club
November 15, 2024
Mixed Opinion
The goal of this book was to change the narrative of sex and why God created it - to shed light on His true purpose and to weed out lies. In many ways, this book did that. In many other ways, Armstrong has some faulty belief and opinions.
Positive:
1. The emphasis on lovemaking and responsibility of both husband and wife pursuing it together.
2. The acknowledgement of female orgasm and the incredible importance of sex being pleasurable for a woman.
3. The acknowledgement of marital rape and strong requirement of men to respect his wife and allow HER to guide the lovemaking process.
4. While he does discuss the responsibility of each husband and wife being obligated to have sex, he does emphasize that martial rape is not part of this. That the male has no right to force himself on her and she is not obligated to allow him to abuse her body.
Negative:
1. Calling women names like loose and harlot, especially at the beginning of the book, who have pre-marital sex and the lack of mutual responsibility when a man and woman decide to have pre-marital sex. This is female shaming and blaming.
2. The higher emphasis of women being the tempter and lack of responsibility of men being tempters or persuaders of pre-marital sex. The majority of the time, the blame is in the woman’s hand.
3. The lack of addressing sexual abuse, rape, or coercion by men outside of marriage.
4. The message of obligation sex and that the wife is just being “too frigid” because of false views that she has. How about addressing WHERE these false views came from and how to change them?
5. Assuming that wives have “suffered pain” when it comes to sex due to their own ignorance. Again, let’s address the false teachings of her parents, pastors, or others who failed to educate properly. There’s entirely too much needless blame on the wife!
6. The author comes across as demeaning and condescending assuming that the reader is simply uneducated and that he knows better. The amount of exclamation points and yelling in the book is exhausting and hard to bear through.
7. Where are your sources Mr. Armstrong? I understand that you are a very educated man. However, cite your sources! It only makes you look LESS credible to have no sources cited at all. Did you come to all this knowledge on your own?
There are other issues that I find in this book but this review is already too long.
There are many ways in which Armstrong brought up issues others refuse to acknowledge or talk about regarding sex. However, some of the issues like women-blaming just overtake the good in this book!
The goal of this book was to change the narrative of sex and why God created it - to shed light on His true purpose and to weed out lies. In many ways, this book did that. In many other ways, Armstrong has some faulty belief and opinions.
Positive:
1. The emphasis on lovemaking and responsibility of both husband and wife pursuing it together.
2. The acknowledgement of female orgasm and the incredible importance of sex being pleasurable for a woman.
3. The acknowledgement of marital rape and strong requirement of men to respect his wife and allow HER to guide the lovemaking process.
4. While he does discuss the responsibility of each husband and wife being obligated to have sex, he does emphasize that martial rape is not part of this. That the male has no right to force himself on her and she is not obligated to allow him to abuse her body.
Negative:
1. Calling women names like loose and harlot, especially at the beginning of the book, who have pre-marital sex and the lack of mutual responsibility when a man and woman decide to have pre-marital sex. This is female shaming and blaming.
2. The higher emphasis of women being the tempter and lack of responsibility of men being tempters or persuaders of pre-marital sex. The majority of the time, the blame is in the woman’s hand.
3. The lack of addressing sexual abuse, rape, or coercion by men outside of marriage.
4. The message of obligation sex and that the wife is just being “too frigid” because of false views that she has. How about addressing WHERE these false views came from and how to change them?
5. Assuming that wives have “suffered pain” when it comes to sex due to their own ignorance. Again, let’s address the false teachings of her parents, pastors, or others who failed to educate properly. There’s entirely too much needless blame on the wife!
6. The author comes across as demeaning and condescending assuming that the reader is simply uneducated and that he knows better. The amount of exclamation points and yelling in the book is exhausting and hard to bear through.
7. Where are your sources Mr. Armstrong? I understand that you are a very educated man. However, cite your sources! It only makes you look LESS credible to have no sources cited at all. Did you come to all this knowledge on your own?
There are other issues that I find in this book but this review is already too long.
There are many ways in which Armstrong brought up issues others refuse to acknowledge or talk about regarding sex. However, some of the issues like women-blaming just overtake the good in this book!
April 25, 2021
Wow!
Mr. Armstrong certainly explains in a wide-ranging book the entire reason for the Bible, Jesus's Crucifixion, and God's plan for mankind.
The minute some people see the 'G' word they are immediately going to switch off and stop reading. But, God doesn't have to be a dirty word, as to some it has now become.
But, if you did switch off, you would be doing yourself an incredible disservice.
Mr. Armstrong is a wonderful communicator and you will find yourself deep within the pages of the book wondering how you got there so quickly.
The book is 'longish' through the middle but if you persevere you will be rewarded.
Mr. Armstrong certainly explains in a wide-ranging book the entire reason for the Bible, Jesus's Crucifixion, and God's plan for mankind.
The minute some people see the 'G' word they are immediately going to switch off and stop reading. But, God doesn't have to be a dirty word, as to some it has now become.
But, if you did switch off, you would be doing yourself an incredible disservice.
Mr. Armstrong is a wonderful communicator and you will find yourself deep within the pages of the book wondering how you got there so quickly.
The book is 'longish' through the middle but if you persevere you will be rewarded.
October 15, 2009
Sex was created and ordained by GOD. Plain truth...
June 24, 2016
WE NEED MORE BOOKS LIKE THIS. IT WILL HELP YOUNG PEOPLE ESPECIALLY TO PREPARE FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE, IN ACCORDANCE TO GOD'S PLAN FOR MANKIND.
May 25, 2021
10/10 one of the best book I've read this year.i mean its not like im reading it for the first time ,ive read it many many time and i still can't get over it
November 9, 2014
What is God's purpose in creating man? Why sex and sexuality. The answer will surprise you!
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