Dr. Andrew Sodergren Reflects on, Explains, & Applies Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” to Contemporary Issues. Archive of an extended series of articles written to introduce the Theology of the Body. #1: What is “Theology of the Body” [& Why Is It Important]? By Dr. Andrew Sodergren Have you heard of […]| Ruah Woods Institute
In the second major part of TOB, Pope St. John Paul II guides us in exploring the implications of our redemption in Christ and the moral teaching of the New Testament for the relationship between the sexes and our call to spousal love. Before we can delve into this teaching, it is helpful to pause […]| Ruah Woods Institute
In the last couple of articles, I have been exploring the scourge of pornography as a prime example of the problem of “shamelessness.” I previously discussed how porn is omnipresent today, toxic to body and soul, and, in this article, I will highlight its addictive nature. For many years, medical and mental health professionals thought […]| Ruah Woods Institute
While recently discussing the issue of “shamelessness” in this series, I identified pornography as the most prevalent example in today’s culture. Last month, I began to answer the question of why should we make such a fuss over porn by pointing out how omnipresent it has become. Now I will discuss how psychological research shows […]| Ruah Woods Institute
Last month, I raised the problem of shamelessness and how, in the face of concupiscence, a healthy sense of shame is essential in preserving the dignity of the human body and sexuality. Attitudes and behavior marked by shamelessness lead to an exaggerated emphasis on the sexual features of the human body and strips away the […]| Ruah Woods Institute
