Civilizing Sexuality by John Hules is a book that will
  • examine how traditional moral and social values contribute to -- and
    cover up -- rape, incest, and child molestation
  • discuss how we can heal the sexual shame that results from abuse
  • present a new sexual ethic that respects both desires and
    boundaries.

This is a work in progress and not yet complete, but I've decided to make
the draft manuscript available on the Web in the hope of starting a public
dialogue on the issues raised in this study. Go here to sample excerpts of
the text; or to read entire sections of the manuscript, go to the Table of
Contents.

How you can participate in this work

Other topics:

Sex, Violence, and Voting: The 2004 Election Reveals Scars on the
American Psyche

Religious Personality Types

Links

Copyright 2004-2008, John Hules
john@hules.us
San Francisco Chronicle
interview:
"Losing faith: How the
Catholic Church's stance
on sexuality and scandal
has shaped the paths of
three current and former
priests"
Civilizing Sexuality
Reexamining America's Values to Prevent Sexual Abuse