Schaeffer argues that evangelicalism’s obsession with controlling sexual behavior has resulted in a "dreadful, vengeful" political movement. Key Themes and Content
Frank Schaeffer is also known for other memoirs and novels exploring similar themes, including: SexMom zip
This book is a memoir and critique of the religious right, focusing on the author's upbringing. Overview of "Sex, Mom, and God" It connects the rise of the Religious Right
Edith Schaeffer is portrayed as a woman who was "far-from-prudish," creating a unique "Divine beauty of Paradox" in her life. Reception and Tone
It connects the rise of the Religious Right to a distorted interpretation of biblical sexual norms.
The book is described as "laugh-out-loud funny" but also a "righteous, furious" sermon against what the author calls "heavenly demons".
The memoir explores the author's journey away from the fundamentalist beliefs he helped popularize, and his efforts to "take back" his life. Reception and Tone