Waiting for “God’s Best”: Love and Sex in Evangelical Christianity in the Philippines

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J. Cornelio, Lisandro E. Claudio
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Abstract

Echoing the writings of their American counterparts, Filipino evangelicals have published bestselling books on love and sex. These books appeal because of their practical tips, often narrated in conversational Tagalog and English. We turn to some of the most influential books in this article. These works exhort their readers to embrace sexual purity in preparation for the one God intends for them—“God’s best.” Although decidedly evangelical, these writings are packaged within the language of a secular genre—love and relationships—known for espousing more liberal views on romance and sexuality. Two rhetorical techniques matter: (1) the simultaneous promotion and disavowal of courtship; and (2) the use of religious testimony. The article ends with critical reflections on evangelicalism as a countercultural movement in Philippine society.
等待“上帝最好的”:菲律宾福音派基督教的爱与性
与美国福音派信徒的著作相呼应,菲律宾福音派信徒出版了关于爱和性的畅销书。这些书的吸引力在于它们的实用技巧,通常用对话式的他加禄语和英语叙述。在这篇文章中,我们将转向一些最有影响力的书籍。这些作品劝诫读者拥抱纯洁的性,为上帝给他们的安排做准备——“上帝最好的”。虽然这些作品显然是福音派的,但它们被包装在世俗类型的语言中——爱情和关系——以支持更自由的浪漫和性观点而闻名。两种修辞技巧很重要:(1)同时促进和否定求爱;(二)使用宗教证言。文章最后对福音派作为菲律宾社会的反文化运动进行了批判性反思。
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Journal of Religion and Popular Culture
Journal of Religion and Popular Culture Arts and Humanities-Religious Studies
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