ABSTRACT
No discussion of theism-nor of religion or spirituality more generally-stands complete without some discussion of its relationship to lived experience. And no discussion of lived human experience stands complete without some consideration of embodied experience, of which sex (and sexuality) are a part. But theism and sex do not always fit together comfortably or relate to one another well. In many instances, especially when theism takes the shape of institutionalized religions, the relationship is fraught with mistrust and unease, misapprehensions and suspicions. The purpose of this essay is to trace some of the sources of that discomfort, to clarify the terms of dispute, and to analyze some recent strategies proposed to preserve theistic integrity while acknowledging contemporary sexual mores and practices.
