Equal marriage is a social experiment of yet unknown proportions. No wonder we are confused. Most of our social scripts””from romance novels, fairy tales, movies, the advice that we gleaned from our parents and grandparents””are based on older forms of marriage that placed little value on emotional intimacy, sexual compatibility, shared (as opposed to specialized) skills and interests, or equal decision making.
Consider that it was only in the late 18th century that society began to approve of love as a primary consideration in the choice of a spouse. Only in the early 20th century did mutual sexual satisfaction become an accepted goal of marriage….
Wow. They should rename the magazine. “Post Christian Century” fits their content more truthfully.