Religious Studies   

• How Did Sex Become a “Sin”?

• In the Jewish book of Genesis, humans were told to be “fruitful and multiply.” Greco-Roman society viewed procreation as an instrument for survival, a “gift from the gods,” and a religious duty of every citizen. Influenced by both traditions, Christianity nevertheless opted for a conception of sex and marriage that is inferior, and at times opposed to, the ideal of Genesis as well as their contemporary culture. As Jews and non-Christians asked, “Where did all this madness come from?” We will explore the Christian innovation of a new understanding of the relationship between the body and society, and how sexual intercourse became the Original Sin.

   

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• Instructor: Rebecca Denova          Fee: $0.00

• Dates: 6/29/2022 - 7/27/2022     Days: W     Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM     Sessions: 5

• This course will be held IN PERSON

• This course will be held on June 29th; July 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th.

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