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Purity Culture [What is it and How Does it Affect Teens?]

ANN In-Depth

July 29, 2021
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As Christians, we believe the Biblical view of sex is the best way. But in the past, have we always communicated this is the healthiest way to our teens--especially our young girls?

As Christians, we believe the Biblical view of sex is the best way. But in the past, have we always communicated this is the healthiest way to our teens--especially our young girls?

This week on ANN In-Depth we talk to Erica Jones, associate director of Women’s Ministries for the Adventist Church in North America and writer Ruth Hodge, about Purity Culture.