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 Haven't read the book and WON'T!! July 19, 2008
It isn't fair to critique a book I haven't read. That being said, the title and the contents offend me right from the start. "SexGod": It doesn't take a genius to observe our current culture and the trashiness that exists--and this "author" will join together in a title what humans have abused with the One who created it (to be enjoyed within the confines of marriage)?
Have some RESPECT for the holy God!! The Jews, out of reverence for God won't even type or write out his name as we do. They will use G-d!
And the name of the chapters: "God Wears Lipstick", "Leather, Whips and Fruit", "Whoopee Forever". No further comment.
Just read the Bible! See our sin, and how a Holy God cannot have fellowship (connection) with sin, and how he provided redemption Rev. 5:9 "with your blood you purchased men for God". Read Revelation and how God has a future in Heaven, perfect, free from sin. Rev 4:8: "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty...".
Whoopee forever? Not. Worship God forever, oh yes!
 Age-Old Subject, New Ideas July 6, 2008
I would recommend "Sex God" to anyone really -- whether you're in a casual relationship or completely celibate. In the book, Rob Bell approaches the often-avoided topic of sex with practicality and an open mind.
I didn't feel this book pushed a particular agenda or preached. It simply explored. Bell offers a range of ideas formed around the framework of a strong faith in God. What is sex? How is God expressed in sex? Is it OK for us to have sex? What does sex mean? All these urgent questions are approached tactfully and frankly at the same time.
I enjoyed this read.
Sex God review June 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book was awesome and has great insight, and you can definitely learn a lot and be encouraged, but you should be real careful because some theological point are sacrificed a little bit or stretched to make other points. Other than that its a great read, fast read, and is definitely encouraging.
Food for Thought June 2, 2008
Rob makes a great case for merging the physical and the spiritual. It's about much more than just our sexuality in relationship to our spirituality. Good book for challenging a small group to think through the ramifications of traditional thought systems.
 More Than I Thought June 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I may not be the most qualified reviewer of Rob Bell's new work "Sex God" provided the fact that I have only read the first half of the book. Moreover, I have limited exposure to Rob himself. While I have watched a couple of his NOOMA videos I have not read his first wrok, "Velvit Elvis." Nonetheless, this book is certainly captivating.
From the on-set Bell demonstrates a command of his chosen writing style. His ability to shift, swerve, and fluctuate between poetry and prose all the while interjecting beautifully crafted simple and compound sentences is, well, very cool. I enjoy his writing. He makes me want to read his other stuff.
As far as the content: as others have mentioned, "Sex God" may be little more than a shrewd marketing scheme. The book (so far) focuses less on the reality of sex in our lives and more on the God who created it. Furthermore, Bell attempts (and successfully I might add)to clarify the purpose of sex in our lives. It reveals our hearts. It reveals our relationship with others. It reveals our relationship with our Creator.
I love how Bell, when discussing sexuality explicitly, explains our responsibility as human beings to understand how we were made to act sexually. We are neither animals-bodies with no spirit- nor are we angels- spirits with no bodies. We are human. In all of creation, we are the only beings with both bodies and spirits. We should view sex from this standpoint.
Now attempting to explain Bell's insight on this subject and his compassion for his readers would be a heavy duty, something I am not equipped to do.
I can say this: go out and buy this book! It will change your life!
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