Tag Archives: libido

Safeguarding: the desires and fears of sex

I went on my obligatory safeguarding course a short while ago. The two women running it had professional expertise in sexual abuse. On principle churches welcome anyone who turns up. This includes rape victims and the people who raped them. … Continue reading

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Responding to sexual abuse

The recent revelations of sexual abuse horrify us, particularly when the victims were children. It is one thing to feel horrified, another to respond in a constructive way. Much of the public response has sounded to me like Guardian readers … Continue reading

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