The Morality of Sex

Written By Tom Gaston

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“Christianity offers a deeper and richer morality of sex, that requires consideration and respect for the well-being of the other person. The precondition for sexual intercourse is not just consent, but reciprocal desire and reciprocal benefit, expressed through commitment and fidelity.”

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Tom Gaston

Tom has a doctorate in Theology from the University of Oxford and has published in academic journals on bibical theology and early Christianity. He has published several books, including Historical Issues in the Book of Daniel, Founding a Faith, and Dynamic Monarchianism: The Earliest Christology. 

He currently works in the publishing industry, focused on impact analysis. 

Tom was raised in a Christadelphian family and was baptised at 16. He has been active as a speaker and writer within the community ever since. 

He lives with his family in Oxford, UK. 

www.thomas-gaston.com

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