1. Intimacy, Sexuality, and Love in Culture

2. Consider… What are some different types of love we commonly see in culture? When seen through the eyes of our culture, love may become jaded. What factors contribute to love being seen as jaded?

3. The Five Kinds of Love

4. 1. Hetaireia It is otherwise known as companionship love It is the love that one has for an associate, a classmate, or a comrade in an adventure It is the sharing of common interests or goals Emotional closeness is not involved

5. 2. Eros It is otherwise known as romantic or sexual love It is a passionate, pleasurable, spontaneous, and instinctive kind of love

6. 3. Storge It is otherwise known as family love It is the love children have for their parents and parents have for their children It is often not earned, and is often quite emotional, with deep attachments

7. 4. Philia It is otherwise known as friendship love It is the warm and tender affection felt between two friends A love between friends is mutual and supportive

8. 5. Agape It is otherwise known as unconditional or charity love It is the highest form of love It is not dependent on emotions One wishes others well even when they do not do anything in return It is a love that is willing to sacrifice Jesus is an excellent model of agape love

9. Intimacy vs Sexuality Intimacy It is the close bond that exists between human beings Intimacy is always sexual, but it does not necessarily involve having sexual relations We cannot divide the spirit from the body Intimacy involves the whole person Sexuality It is the force and energy to be creative in response to life We experience this force both spiritually and bodily It orients us to others Sexuality underlies our desire for love, friendship, community, and family

10. Textbook Work Read p. 118 (Christian Marriage: Where Eros and Agape Meet) and then answer the questions at the bottom of the page Read p. 118-119 (Peter, do you love me?) and then answer the questions at the bottom of p. 119