Bibliography on Sexual Purity

I like to compile good bibliographies. I’ve posted one on democracy and one on queer theology. Clearly they are not in finished form. Now I add Sexual Purity (in a conservative Christian context).  Not everything in the bibliography is directly related to the sexual purity movement - some of it is tangentially related. And it is not annotated (yet).

“Pure Freedom Girls Retreat.” Pure Freedom, Inc. (State College, PA). http://purefreedom.org/retreatGirls.htm (accessed Jan 12, 2007).

“Purity Ball Planner (Educational Aids).” Abstinence Clearinghouse (Sioux Falls, SD). www.abstinence.net/store/00632.html?id=y2Gr9ceX (accessed Nov 5, 2006).

“How to Start Over if You’ve Lost Your Virginity.” Love Matters Website (Redondo Beach, CA) www.lovematters.com/startover.htm (accessed Jan 29, 2007).

“History and Rollout/Bus. Plan.” The Silver Ring Thing (Moon Twp., PA). www.silverringthing.com/about.html (accessed March 21, 2007).

“In Praise of Chastity, Purity Balls.” The Economist, November 18, 2006. (accessed March 1, 2007).

Abstinence Outlet, Wilding Industries, Inc. “Abstinence Rose Pin.” www.abstinenceoutlet.com/abropin.html (accessed February 27, 2007). (This rose pin, which you can pin on your clothes to remind you of the sentiment, reads: You are like a beautiful rose. Each time you engage in premarital sex, a precious petal is stripped away. Don’t leave your future husband holding a bare stem. Abstain.)

Arterburn, Stephen and Fred Stoeker. Every Man’s Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time (The Every Man Series). Colorado Springs, CO: WaterBrook Press, 2000.

Arterburn, Stephen, Fred Stoeker, Brenda Stoeker, with Mike Yorkey. Every Heart Restored: A Wife’s Guide to Healing in the Wake of a Husband’s Sexual Sin. Colorado Springs, CO: 2004.

Baldacci, Leslie. “No Sex, Thanks.” The Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 17, 2007, www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/213453,CST-FTR-celibacy17.article (accessed Jan 15, 2007).

Baumgardner, Jennifer. Would You Pledge Your Virginity to Your Father? Glamour, February 2007. www.glamour.com/news/articles/2007/01/purityballs07feb (accessed March 12, 2007).

Berkon, James. Made New. El Cajon, CA: Catholic Answers, forthcoming in April 2007.

———. “Made New.” www.secondaryvirginity.com (accessed Jan 21, 2007).

Bersamin, Melina and Samantha Walker. “Promising to Wait: Virginity Pledges and Adolescent Sexual Behavior.” Journal of Adolescent Health 36(5). May 2005: 428-436, http://resources.prev.org/documents/ViginityPledgeResearchReport.pdf.

Bishop, Jennie. Princess & the Kiss: A Story of God’s Gift of Purity. Anderson, IN: Warner Press, 2000.

Bishop, Jennie and Susan Henson. Life Lessons from the Princess and the Kiss. Niles, MI: Revive Our Hearts, 2004.

Briggs, David. “True to their Word; NE Ohio Youths Pledge Abstinence in National Faith-Based Movement.” Cleveland Plain Dealer, Feb 27, 2005.

Cee Cee Michaela Ministries. “The Purity Pajama Party.” GodzGirl Network (Atlanta, GA). www.ceeceemichaela.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=29002&columnid=3529 (March 10, 2007).

———. “The Purity Ring Party.” GodzGirl Network (Atlanta, GA). www.ceeceemichaela.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=29003&columnid=3529 (accessed March 10, 2008).

———. “Purity Princess Survivor Kit.” GodzGirl Network (Atlanta, GA). www.ceeceemichaela.com/store_items_view.asp?itemid=18272 (accessed Nov 5, 2006).

Clapp, Steve. The Gift of Sexuality: Empowerment for Religious Teens. Fort Wayne, IN: LifeQuest, 2006.

Cliffhanger Productions, Inc. “Online Video for CareNet Father-Daughter Purity Ball” (Port St. Lucie, Florida). http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9019249422941584807&q=abstinance (Accessed March 1, 2007).

Conaway, Dale. Sex is a Spiritual Act. Decatur, GA: Purity Press Publishers, 2004.

———. Sex: The Spiritual Laws. Decatur, GA: Purity Press Publishers, 2004.

Daniels, Robert. The War Within: Gaining Victory in the Battle for Sexual Purity. Revised & Expanded ed. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2005.

Denizet-Lewis, Benoit. “Friends, Friends with Benefits, and the Benefits of the Local Mall.” The New York Times, May 30, 2004, www.nytimes.com/2004/05/30/magazine/30NONDATING.html?pagewanted=1&ei=5007&en=b8ab7c02ae2d206b&ex=1401249600 (accessed Feb 1, 2007).

Diamond, Sara. Roads to Dominion: Right-Wing Movements and Political Power in the United States. New York, NY: The Guilford Press, 1995.

Douglas, Mary. Purity and Danger: An Analysis of Concepts of Pollution and Taboo. New York, NY: Penguin, 1966.

Elliot, Elisabeth. Passion and Purity: Learning to Bring Your Love Life Under Christ’s Control. 2nd ed. Wheaton, IL: Revell, 2002.

Ellis, Bob. “Integrity Ball Encourages Young Men to Raise the Standard.” The Dakota Voice: A Christian Perspective, January 15, 2007, www.dakotavoice.com/200701/20070115_1.html (accessed February 24, 2007).

Erzen, Tanya. Straight to Jesus: Sexual and Christian Conversions in the Ex-Gay Movement. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 2006.

Gresh, Dannah. And the Bride Wore White: Seven Secrets to Sexual Purity. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 2004.

———. Seven Secrets to Sexual Purity Leaders Guide (Pure Freedom). Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 2003.

Gresh, Dannah and Bob. Who Moved the Goalpost?: 7 Winning Strategies in the Sexual Integrity Gameplan. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 2001.

Griffith, Marie R. God’s Daughters: Evangelical Women and the Power of Submission. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 1997.

———. “Marie Griffith’s Current Major Research Project.” Princeton University (Princeton, NJ). www.princeton.edu/~griffith/projects.html (accessed Feb 14, 2007).

Hacker, Hans. The Culture of Conservative Christian Litigation. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2005.

Harris, Joshua. I Kissed Dating Goodbye. Updated ed. Sisters, OR: Multnomah, 2003.

———. Not Even a Hint: Guarding Your Heart Against Lust. Sisters, OR: Multnomah, 2003.

———. Boy Meets Girl: Say Hello to Courtship. Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, 2000.

Harris, Shannon, Joshua Harris, and Brian Smith. Sex is Not the Problem (Lust is): Sexual Purity in a Lust Saturated World [Not Even a Hint Study Guide for Women]. Sisters, OR: Multnomah, 2005.

Johnson, Greg and Susie Shellenberger. What Hollywood Won’t Tell You about Sex, Love, and Dating. Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 1994.

Keller, Wendy. The Cult of the Born-again Virgin: The New Sexual Revolution. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, 1999.

Koehlinger, Jeff. Protecting His Workmanship: Teaching Your Child God’s Design for Sexual Purity. Midland, MI: Search for the Truth Ministries, 2004.

Lerner, Sharon. “An Orgy of Abstinence: Federal Funding Pushes No-Sex Education into the Mainstream.” The Village Voice, Aug 1-7, 2001, www.villagevoice.com/news/0131, lerner,26857,1.html (accessed Nov 9, 2006).

Levine, Judith. Harmful to Minors: The Perils of Protecting Children from Sex. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press, 2002.

Mally, Sarah. Before You Meet Prince Charming: A Guide to Radiant Purity. Cedar Rapids, IA: Tomorrow’s Forefathers, Inc, 2006.

Napier, Kristine. The Power of Abstinence. New York, NY: Avon Books, 1996.

Noonan, Robert. The Three Weavers Plus Companion Guide: A Father’s Guide to Guarding His Daughter’s Purity. Humphrey, NE: Pumpkin Seed Press, 2004.

Orenstein, Peggy. “What’s Wrong with Cinderella?” The New York Times Magazine, December 24, 2006, www.nytimes.com/2006/12/24/magazine/24princess.t.html?ex=1324616400&en=8e5a1ac1332a802c&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss (accessed March 2, 2007). (This relates to the purity movement in that the movement uses princess language, fairy-tale imagery, and what I call the princess-ization of girls as a key promotion strategy.)

Phillips, Richard and Sharon. Holding Hands, Holding Hearts: Recovering a Biblical View of Christian Dating. Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Publishing, 2006.

Reagan, Teresa. “Teens Rally to be Forum for Virginity Commitment.” The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, Jan 6, 2000.

Rosenbloom, Stephanie. “A Ring that Says No, Not Yet.” The New York Times, Dec 8, 2005, www.nytimes.com/2005/12/08/fashion/thursdaystyles/08purity.html?ex=1291698000&en=955ec5aa5e5b3577&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss (accessed September 29, 2006).

Sampson, Ovetta. “Broadmoor Formal Aims to Reinforce Importance of Father-Daughter Bond.” The Gazette, 2001. http://generationsoflight.myicontrol.com/html/News.html (accessed March 16, 2007).

Sandler, Lauren. Righteous: Dispatches from the Evangelical Youth Movement. New York, NY: Viking Adult, 2006.

Shibley, Mark. Resurgent Evangelicalism in the United States: Mapping Cultural Change since 1970. Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina Press, 1996.

Speck, Greg. Sex: It’s Worth Waiting for. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 1989.

Stenzel, Pam with Crystal Kirgiss. Sex has a Price Tag: Discussions about Sexuality, Spirituality, and Self-Respect. Grand Rapids, MI: Youth Specialties, 2003.

Stone, Gigi. “Teen Girls ‘Date’ Dad, Pledge Purity: Purity Balls Include Big Night Out with White Cake and Vows, But No Groom.” ABC News, March 12, 2007, http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/story?id=2928607&page=1 (accessed March 29, 2007).

The Gravity Teen Website. “Virgin…Who Me? What is Secondary Virginity?” Vitae Caring Foundation (Jefferson City, MO). www.gravityteen.com/abstinence/virgin.cfm (accessed March 1, 2007).

True Love Waits. “TLW Overview.” LifeWay Christian Resources (Nashville, TN). www.lifeway.com/tlw/downloads/pdf_tlw_overview.pdf (accessed Dec 1, 2006).

———. “True Love Waits Commitment.” LifeWay Christian Resources (Nashville, TN). www.lifeway.com/tlw/ (accessed Dec 1, 2006).

Wilson, Lisa and Randy. “2006 Purity Ball Details.” Generations of Light (Colorado Springs, CO). http://generationsoflight.myicontrol.com/generationsoflight/index.cfm?ID=860F50F9-8F9F-438F-A992245B972F6D0A (accessed Nov 2, 2006).

———. “The Pledge: May I have this Dance.” Generations of Light (Colorado Springs, CO). www.generationsoflight.org/index.cfm?id=67C8F9DB-D1C8-4C6B-8562E3094336BBD0 (accessed Nov 2, 2006).

———. “Item Detail, Father Daughter Purity Ball Packet.” Generations of Light (Colorado Springs, CO). http://generationsoflight.myicontrol.com/products/FDPB02.html (accessed Nov 5, 2006).

Winner, Lauren. Real Sex: The Naked Truth about Chastity. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, 2005.

Yorkey, Mike. Every Young Man’s Battle Guide: Weapons for the War Against Sexual Temptation. Colorado Springs, CO: WaterBrook Press, 2003.

Zablit, Jocelyne. “No Sex Please, We’re Daddy’s Little Girls.” Yahoo! News (Via Agence France-Presse), March 22, 2007, http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070322/lf_afp/afplifestyleussex chastity_070322082138 (accessed March 29, 2007).