This book is a comprehensive compilation of articles written by emerging scholar-saints from various states across India. It addresses pressing contemporary issues such as homosexuality, women's menstruation, rape, pornography, live-in relationships, masturbation, prostitution, and sex education. These topics are of significant societal relevance and the insights provided are particularly beneficial for fostering awareness and understanding within the Christian Church. Through thoughtful exploration and diverse perspectives, this book aims to engage readers in meaningful discussions about these critical subjects.

Contents

Foreword
        The Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Swarup, Bishop of Delhi: The Church of North India

Acknowledgement

Editor’s Preface
            Joel Christian, Gujarat Regional Conference, Methodist Church in India

Introduction
       Rev. Dr. John Goldingay, Senior Professor of Old Testament and David Allan Hubbard Professor Emeritus of Old Testament,Fuller Theological Seminary

1. Exploring Women Sexuality in the Book of Leviticus (15:19-30)
    Sesenya Kath

2. Towards Human Sexuality: Biblical Injunction Against Same Sex-Marriage
    Naklu Imchen

3. The Alterity of the Samaritan Woman - From Shame to Honor: A Social-Scientific Analysis of John 4:1-42
    Belief Thanreipam Ahum

4. From Homosexuality to Holy-Sexuality: St. Paul’s Perspective on Same-Sex Relations
    Joel Christian

5. Critiquing the Concept of Same-Sex Marriage: A Biblical Analysis
    Robert Seb

6. Postmodern Subjectivity and Its Impact on Human Sexuality: With Special Reference to the Culture of Live-in Relationship
    Robin Babu

7. Redeeming Sexuality: Theological Exploration of Masturbation within the Context of Human Sexuality
    Kholou Mekrisuh

8. Transgender and their Struggle for Societal Acceptance: Holistic Approach
    Akina K. Arkha

9. Missional Response to Homosexuality and Homophobia in the Naga Churches, Nagaland
    Atokaly Chophy

10. Weaponizing the Gendered Body – Manipur 2023: A Contextual Theology of Rebelliousness and Emancipating the Self for a Missiological Approach
     Rev. Prince Ronald Reagan

11. Towards a Sociological Understanding of Female Sex Work and Workers and Some Missiological Approaches towards their Emancipation
      Sarafina H. Yepthomi

12. Rape and its Impact on Mental Health among Rape Survivors: A Pastoral Response
      Lalremruatpuii

13. Importance of Sex Education among Young Adolescents in Sumi Baptist Churches in Dimapur: A Pastoral Response
     Limeka Achumi

14. Pornography Addiction among Young Adults and its Impact on their Psychosocial Wellbeing: A  Pastoral Response
     Khrusetolu Resu

List of Contributors

Joel Christian, the editor of this book, holds a Bachelor of Divinity from Union Biblical Seminary and has completed the residential requirements for Masters of Theology in the New Testament Department from Senate of Serampore University. Joel has a profound zeal for studying the New Testament's use of the Old Testament and possesses a strong interest in the biblical languages of Greek and Hebrew.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Joel is dedicated to his ministerial duties and is currently a member of the Gujarat Regional Conference of the Methodist Church in India. He is married to Anuja, who supports him in his ministry and scholarly endeavours. Joel’s unique blend of academic rigour and pastoral experience brings a deep and nuanced perspective to the compilation of articles in this book.