Hi Jordan Hageman

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You posted the following comment:
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Raelene, thanks for your reply. I love how you open dialogue with women who read this book by asking them what drew them to the book in the first place. I think that's great. 

What troubles me about the hoopla surrounding this book is that many women are turning to this book as an answer to their sexual frustration. I can see how it would do that—short term. The book would create desire in people that they can then act out with the person they are in relationship with. But what about long-term? What will they have to turn to next once the passion fades again? 

I believe that God created sex to be full of passion and my question is why are we turning to erotic novels to fix what God created? Why not turn to God? I believe that He alone is the ultimate healer of our emotional, mental, physical, spiritual and sexual defects and, if we let Him, He can provide wholeness in our sexual lives. Some people may think that is a whacked out concept...God having interest in our sex lives...I can see the headlines now :) But for those of us who want to love the Lord with all our minds, souls, hearts and strength then I think this is a legitimate question. 

Thanks again for your comment and point of view. I agree with Jonathan (above). You should write a post and share your experience and perspective. Would love to read it!

Jordan