1. 

   Dr. Roger Libby
   January 21st, 2010 - 21:52

   There are so many useless books putting down lust and any sex outside of marriage that there is little wonder why teenagers are totally turned off with moralistic authors such as this one. As long as lust serves mutual pleasure responsibly, why should it be a problem at all?
   Rating: 1 / 5
2. 

   chris banez lim
   January 21st, 2010 - 23:26

   Author Joshua Harris, who have scored (no pun intended, mind you) a great hit with his first book on the subject of dating called I KISSED DATING GOODBYE, spawned a sequel documenting his courtshipping days with his now found wife called BOY MEETS GIRL. This time Harris had come up with a third installment on the subject of Lust, particularly on the aspect of human sexuality.

   Eventually the book just went on as being more of a stuff to only propagate organized churches’ ideals rather than to convey to its readers what its premise supposedly have guaranteed: a book to help Christians overcome their problems with sexual temptations – presenting a certain idea of dependence to the common church communities’ norms (chapters 8: “Lone Rangers are Dead Rangers”) although it did affirmed that the key to total deliverance from sinful problems IS a sturdy connection with God (chapter 3: “You Can’t Save Yourself”), which at the same time apparently only show the inconsistencies of what are the currently and commonly accepted prevailing concepts amidst the church circles of our day; along with their popular explanation regarding God’s salvation – that runs like a confusing pretzel logic, which only go around in tangled circles, proclaiming that being Salvation is only attainable by Grace, one has no real need to obey God, and yet they would strain a gnat to follow into their church’s system, or otherwise condemnation is not too far around to be driveled out into the particular if one wouldn’t submit into the dictates of their church’s ideals.

   Thus, unfortunately this book never delivered; and in the long run, Harris stated it so in the book that he has no solution and there is no secret method at all in overcoming the lust problem.
   
   Harris’ book NOT EVEN A HINT live up to its title under the constriction of being a completely impotent material to help anyone who has a great problem with sexual temptations.

   And not as to dismiss or belittle every person’s own strengths and capacities regarding an individual’s own area of weaknesses – I find it crazy on the author’s part to have strong sexual problems when it comes to seeing a copy of lingerie catalogues. I mean being that he is a Christian, and married to his wife, which would mean that he loves his wife synonymous to his devotion and commitment with his wife in that respect, presumably – and in being thus out of his respect for his wife – sure enough although its automatic within a male’s psyche to have that sexual suggestion in the mind whenever the sight of an `insufficiently’ clad woman comes along – he would’ve not have a problem at all with that and be tempted to indulge in it; or otherwise there is something wrong with his own perspective as a Christian, and for that matter: about his love for his wife and how she really meant to him. ‘Cause if one is really in love and needless to say devoted out of that condition to his wife – he wouldn’t have the knack to look lustfully at nor desire any other women at all but his very own wife (believe you that!).

   Thus at this point, it only gives the idea that Harris should’ve taken more time in analyzing his own personal condition, and learn more about the topic at hand before coming out with this book on the subject.

   The aspect of a person’s sexuality is the most private and personal thing that each person possessed. As occultist and book writer Donald Michael Kraig wrote on his book MODERN MAGICK, “Therefore, sex is totally involved in our psyches. Control a person’s sex life and … you control the person.” Kraig cites that the matter regarding sexuality is the very aspect wherein those who’d like to manipulate and control its subjects within a group, sect or cult is the very effective means to do so and is indeed used for “brainwashing” methods. It’s crazy that in most church communities these days, they even control matters of courtship within their members.

   Not for the purpose of trying to peeve away many “christians” that perhaps this little review have done enough already for those who are so Up with Joshua Harris (as he’s someone who’s in the camp of their church’s idealisms) – I think so-called Church of Satan founder Anton LaVae presented a more better idea regarding the method to solve the problem of sexual urges (although I bet that his motives could be moot as far as his sincerity goes, under the context that he’s on for the façade of trying to assert an appearance of some idyllic pretense against the Christians, and that it’s not for the sake of plain earnestness in itself) – that one could have the means for sexual release or relief, through indulging in sexual fantasies without committing to involve anyone upon it. Such as in example – one would masturbate without fantasizing to involve any real person within those fantasies, but are such that are consisting only of self-created images (kinda like in the movie COOL WORLD) or of a fictionary person visualized for those sex-fantasies.
   
   Therefore under that context, not only would the individual be free from the act of fornication but is also not guilty of committing any mental adultery towards another person .

   Deliverance from sexual struggles involves one’s own personal acceptance, understanding and knowledge about his or her own sexuality.

   There are other books and resource materials that are much more helpful than this one by Joshua Harris that are available out there. Hence regarding the topic, NOT EVEN A HINT scores not an inch of any helpful doze for its readers.

   Rather, Smooch unnecessary church demands goodbye.
   
   Rating: 1 / 5
3. 

   Anonymous
   January 22nd, 2010 - 00:55

   I’m a Christian who definitely does not believe in casual sex with any Tom, Dick, or Harry in the immediate area. That being said, I’m not for any person who seeks to say that admitting that humans are sexual beings is sinful.

   Why should we expect teenagers and young adults to not allow “even a hint” of lust into their hearts? Even when we are married, spouses are afraid to lust, to desire their partners sexually. What do we have then? Men and women, who EVEN IN MARRIAGE, cannot fully express themselves sexually because they were exhorted and disparaged beyond belief when they showed “even a hint” of interest toward sex or merely learning about it. How can we realistically expect young Christian men and women to be ready for marriage when we have shamefully kept them in the dark about sex, a subject that God considers good?

   With Mr. Harris, it’s all or nothing. You, the young Christian man or woman, must be the paragon of virtue. Supposedly, not even a hint of lust or even thinking sexually must be found in your heart, soul, and mind. What a spiritual burden! Recounting your sexual sins as required with Mr. Harris’ book is EXACTLY what Martin Luther fought against so many years ago. He had to frequently recount ALL of his sins before he could be sure they would be forgiven. Why not use the precious energy formerly spent recounting sexual sins to severe Mr. Harris to spread the Gospel to those around you and to the world?
   Rating: 1 / 5
4. 

   Ellen M. Leahy
   January 22nd, 2010 - 03:14

   The cds are in excellent condition. They were wrapped and everything, just like new!
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. 

   Adam Blauser
   January 22nd, 2010 - 04:27

   One must be aware that Joshua Harris is not a scholar, not an exegete, and most definately not trained to engage in these issues. First, the very title of the book is based on one translation [the NIV] of Ephesians 5:3. This translation is not found in any other translation I am aware of. Other errors are assuming that when Jesus says we are to cut off our hand if it offends us, he means we must be ready to take “drastic action.” This interpretation was fully refuted by Daniel Wallace in “Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics” P.693. He also refers us back to his first two books in which he discusses concepts such as “direction of purity” have been responded to well by Cloud and Townsend in “Boundaries in Dating.” The problem with Joshua Harris is to this day he will not honestly dialogue with anyone capible of responding to him. He has not dialogued with anyone on the level of a Daniel Wallace, D.A. Carson, Bruce Metzger, Craig Bloomberg, Kenneth Barker, William Mounce, or [although he is dead] F.F. Bruce. To my knowledge, none of these people have ever given support to Joshua Harris and his work. It is easy to see why when Joshua Harris is unaware of the facts I mentioned above, and refuses do engage in scholarly dialogue on the subject. In fact, I have found that his points will often times disappear if one simply goes to another translation. Hence, sometimes linguistic study is not necessary.
   However, I have given the book two stars for a reason. There are some good things in it. Things such as disposing of things like underwear catalogues, and dirty movies because God has told us to think on whatever is good and noble [Philippians 4:8]. However, one must use wisdom and discernment when reading his books ignoring emotionalism and things which may have the appearance of wisdom but are actually folly [Colossians 2:20-23]. Make Joshua Harris prove every point from scripture, and hold him to the highest standards of biblical interpretation. Then you will be able to get the best from this book.
   Rating: 2 / 5

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