ABSTRACT
The Christian tradition has no rich heritage of a theology of sexuality. Psychologically, however, it is wrong to start the subject of sexuality with the post-pubertal period of erotic attraction. Before erotic attraction there is personal attachment. A few sexual acts are all that are necessary for the modem western family. Sexual intercourse is the recurrent even that units them, gives them renewed energy, and allows them to devote themselves to their children. Each sexual act has an inner meaning which involves the couple beyond, in the language of Freud, the pleasure principle. A liberated sex which is linked with love will not only be authentic Christian truth of value to Christians but will be a symbol of sexual integrity to the whole community. If this inner world of coitus is remotely correct, it has widespread repercussions. The sustaining element of loving is that part of the relationship which returns to the early years of life.
