Waiting for "God's Best": Love and Sex in Evangelical Christianity in the Philippines
Echoing the writings of their American counterparts, Filipino evangelicals have published bestselling books on love and sex. These books appeal because of their practical tips, often narrated in conversational Tagalog and English. We turn to some of the most influential books in this article. These...
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| Type de support: | Électronique Article |
| Langue: | Anglais |
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University of Saskatchewan
2022
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Journal of religion and popular culture
Année: 2022, Volume: 34, Numéro: 2, Pages: 127-141 |
| Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés: | B
Philippinen
/ Mouvement évangélique
/ Guide
/ Relation amoureuse
/ Comportement sexuel
/ Rhétorique
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| RelBib Classification: | CB Spiritualité chrétienne CD Christianisme et culture CH Christianisme et société KBM Asie KDG Église libre NCF Éthique sexuelle ZG Sociologie des médias; médias numériques; Sciences de l'information et de la communication |
| Sujets non-standardisés: | B
Relationships
B Philippines B Love B Sexuality B Sex B Christianity B Evangelicalism |
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| Résumé: | Echoing the writings of their American counterparts, Filipino evangelicals have published bestselling books on love and sex. These books appeal because of their practical tips, often narrated in conversational Tagalog and English. We turn to some of the most influential books in this article. These works exhort their readers to embrace sexual purity in preparation for the one God intends for them—"God's best." Although decidedly evangelical, these writings are packaged within the language of a secular genre—love and relationships—known for espousing more liberal views on romance and sexuality. Two rhetorical techniques matter: (1) the simultaneous promotion and disavowal of courtship; and (2) the use of religious testimony. The article ends with critical reflections on evangelicalism as a countercultural movement in Philippine society. |
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| ISSN: | 1703-289X |
| Contient: | Enthalten in: Journal of religion and popular culture
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