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God and Sex: What the Bible Really Says AUTH-3539844 Pope Benedict XVI and theThe Bible is full of narratives about sexual encounters, and modern day readers have shown a widespread interest in what, exactly, it says about the subject. Scholars have turned their attention to the rigorous examination of biblical texts from historical, theological, and ethical perspectives. Still, many clergy and lay people continue to look upon these words (even the most cryptic, confusing, and bizarre ones) as authoritative literal statements.