Damaris

Love: one of the deepest longings of the human heart, yet increasingly viewed with cynicism. Many people have been hurt too often to believe in love any more, or they just think that it can never last – and they settle for sex as an end in itself. How can Christians say that we were made for love – and that God loves us – in a context like this? Sex and the Cynics: Talking About the Search for Love is an accessible and exciting introduction to thinking about these issues.

The innovative Talking About series helps Christians to engage with today’s issues, whether we are standing at the front of a church, or talking casually with our friends. Each book in the series explores the central issues and what the Bible has to say on the subject. It also includes chapters and study guides on relevant films, books and television programmes making it ideal for use by small groups as well as by individuals.

'Intelligent and accessible, the Talking About books are ideal for anyone who wants to engage effectively with today's big issues.' - Rich Cline, Editor of Idea Magazine.

Contents:

Introduction to the Talking About series by Tony Watkins
Introduction by Nick Pollard

1. Happily Never After? by Nick Pollard - click here to read this sample chapter

2. Up Close and Personal – a biblical perspective on love by Steve Tilley

3. You Complete Me by Caroline Puntis

4. Desperately Seeking Something by Annie Porthouse

5. Love Actually – study guide by Steve Couch

6. Closer – study guide by Louise Crook

7. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – study guide by Caroline Puntis

8. The History of Love – study guide by Tony Watkins

9. Out of Control – the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer by Peter S. Williams

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