Diarmaid MacCulloch's new book, "Lower Than the Angels: A History of Sex and Christianity," examines the intricate and often contradictory relationship between Christian teachings and sexuality. MacCulloch, a respected historian of Christianity, argues that while biblical values have led to restrictions on divorce, abortion, and gender expression, interpretations of sex in Christianity are not as punitive as often presumed. Known for his candid approach, MacCulloch critiques the Church's historical stance on sexual matters and reflects on his own experiences as a gay man within the Anglican tradition.
If sex is definitely a problem, it is also great fun.
I think religion has got everything appallingly wrong and it has been terrible for us in sexual terms.
The Bible is a blunt instrument that is not necessarily ideal for such a slippery topic as lust.
His relationship to the Anglican Church is that of a candid friend of Christianity who takes a wrecking ball to preconceived ideas of religious history.
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