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This article is concerned with the sexual instinct as it manifests itself in Christian mysticism. The recognized connection of that masterful instinct with Christian mysticism is twofold: the Christian God is conceived of as a God of love, and chastity and continence are regarded as states of perfection. The conjunction of these two beliefs leads of necessity to conflicts which can be kept within bounds only in normal, well-balanced persons. It is argued that the delights said by our great mystics to transcend everything which the world and the senses can procure, involve some activity of the sexual organs. In order to establish this thesis, the author attempts to show among other things that there exists a connection between the emotions of affection and love, on the one hand, and sexual activity on the other; and that the sex organs may be aroused to a considerable degree without the person becoming aware of their participation.

The sex impulse in Christian mysticism

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This article is concerned with the sexual instinct as it manifests itself in Christian mysticism. The recognized connection of that masterful instinct with Christian mysticism is twofold: the Christian God is conceived of as a God of love, and chastity and continence are regarded as states of perfection. The conjunction of these two beliefs leads of necessity to conflicts which can be kept within bounds only in normal, well-balanced persons. It is argued that the delights said by our great mystics to transcend everything which the world and the senses can procure, involve some activity of the sexual organs. In order to establish this thesis, the author attempts to show among other things that there exists a connection between the emotions of affection and love, on the one hand, and sexual activity on the other; and that the sex organs may be aroused to a considerable degree without the person becoming aware of their participation.

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The sex impulse in Christian mysticism

Leuba, James H.
The Journal of Abnormal Psychology and Social Psychology , Volume 19 (4): 357
PsycARTICLES® – Jan 1, 1924

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