Sacred Sexuality

He did it! Someone finally did it! Just moments ago during the final presidential debate Obama mentioned the Violence Against Women Act (See post below) when qualifying Joe Biden as his choice for running mate. Not only that. He also said something really amazing: While  speaking to the difficulty of ever reconciling the two opposing views on abortion, he acknowledged that it IS possible to find some middle ground. For instance, both sides agree that no one is ever FOR abortion itself, and that reducing unintended pregnancies is key. Then he said it. The amazing thing. He said that if we could get people to realize that sexuality is sacred we could help reduce unintended pregnancies. Talk about changing the culture of this country- as John McCain had just said we need to do- in the opposite direction, of course. A country who was built on puritanical values and mores definitely could use some overhauling when it comes to sexuality- and it isn't in the traditional sex for procreation direction either. The implication of sexuality as sacred reminds more of the eastern tantric approach, and sounds a lot more appealing than abstinence, that's for sure. (We don't have to look further than Palin's own daughter to see THAT doesn't work.) Wow. Imagine a leader who is candid and responsible about sexuality? The implications here- especially for women- are huge. Not to mention the wonderful modeling of a healthy married couple the Obamas provide, as described in the recent article by relationship gurus, Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks. Read here to smile. This is getting better all the time. : )