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I am so excited to be part of the 5th annual interfaith training on sex education advocacy. This year over 35 religious youth, young adults and adult allies have come together in
The 2009 participants are stellar and the conversations have been so rich as they connect their own experiences with spirituality, religion and sex education. Within the United Church of Christ, Union of Reform Judaism and the Unitarian Universalist Association, sexuality is presented as a holistic and natural part of life. This positive frame for sexuality is the gateway for many conversations.
Additionally, each of these three religious groups has comprehensive sex education curricula that are taught in their churches or synagogues. Utilizing these sacred spaces to teach young people about sex is incredibly valuable as they are presented with factual information about sexuality and they are guided and challenged to explore their own religious and personal values and morals regarding sex in a safe environment.
I think it’scritical that young people receive comprehensive, accurate information about sex and sexuality in their schools, but I’m glad that many religious groups are having conversations about sex and religious values.
This year's training is a partnership between Advocates for Youth, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, Union of Reform Judaism, Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ.
Check out more information about the training: www.uua.org/seat
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