Sexuality Education

"We call for lifelong, age appropriate sexuality education in schools, seminaries, and community settings."

250 Religious Leaders join Religious Institute statement for Congressional hearing

On April 23rd, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held its first hearing on the "Public Health and Ethical Concerns with Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Programs and the Need for Comprehensive Sexuality Education."

The Religious Institute submitted a statement for the hearing that was endorsed by more than 250 clergy and religious leaders, including the heads of four denominations and the leaders of more than 30 national religious organizations.

Read the statement and view the endorsers...

Congressional Briefing - March 13, 2008

Briefing Program

Photo Gallery

Rev. Haffner's blog on briefing

Rev. Haffner's testimony

Rabbi Laura Novak Winer's Testimony

Rev. Janet Parker's Testimony

On July 19, 2007, Rev. Haffner appeared on The O'Reilly Factor to discuss sexuality education for kindergartners.

A Time to Speak: Faith Communities and Sexuality Education, 2nd Edition

This guidebook affirms the unique role of congregations in providing sexuality education. This publication explains why religious institutions must be involved in sexuality education; how churches can provide sexuality education in the congregational environment; and how churches can support sexuality education in the community. This resource includes an extensive listing of denominational statements on sexuality education and a thorough guide to sexuality resources available from many denominations.

An Open Letter to Religious Leaders on Sex Education

Congressional Briefing, June 2003

A Call to Action for Religious Leaders

Sexuality Education Curricula for Faith Communities

Denominational Statements on Sexuality Education