Premieres Fall 2010

13 X 30 Minute Documentary Series

Produced by Creative Anarchy and Riddle Films

What is the relationship between sex and religion? Where does sex fit into the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment? Is it an integral part of who we are, or is it a blind biological drive that leads us away from the divine? In a world overflowing with divergent attitudes about sex and religion, the sacred and the profane, how are we to navigate this provocative landscape?

We’ll delve into first person, personal stories to peek into the sex lives of people trying to answer that question.  We’ll seek out sex therapists to Buddhist monks, dominatrixes to Catholic priests.  We’ll speak to those experts both inside and outside the fold: experts on tantric sex and celibacy, rabbis, priests, imams, Tibetan lamas, sex workers, philosophers and gurus, all will shed some much-needed light on the relationship between sex and religion.

EPISODE 1:
BY THE BOOK
Sex, Religion and the Scriptures.
What do the Bible, the Qur’an, the Talmud, and other sacred texts really tell us about sex?  Our interpretations of these books have changed over the years, leading us to ask: where have
we been, where are we headed, and why?

Episode 2:
The Crying Game
Sex, Religion and Sexual Orientation.
When a religion says homosexuality does not exist within its folds, does that negate a person’s faith or his/her desires?  How does one choose?  Can religion change or moderate our sexual preferences or can it, in fact, change our sex itself?

Episode 3:
Toy Story
Sex, Toys and Religion.
From early fertility figures to modern day vibrators sold over the internet and sanctioned by various religious institutions, this program will explore the realm of sexual aids.  What’s permitted and how far can you go?

Episode 4:
Celebri-tease
Sex, Spirituality and Celebrity.
Madonna and the Kabbalah.  Sting and Eastern Tantric practices.  Richard Gere and Buddhism.  This episode will look at how some of our favourite sex symbols combine their spirituality with their fame and their sexual pursuits.

Episode 5:
Forbidden Fruit
Sex, Religion and Swingers.
Ninety percent of swingers in North America identify themselves as ‘religious’.  We look at non-traditional couplings in the eyes of different religions; exploring groups like “Liberated Christians”  who use the Bible to justify a swinging lifestyle.

Episode 6:
At Your Service
Sex, Religion and the Sex Trade.
Adam Glasser (aka Seymore Butts) and Ron Jeremy - both practicing Jews. Heather Veitch, the Pussycat Preacher.  Pastor Craig Gross and his “Jesus Loves Porn Stars” Bible. This episode will  explore the adult industry as it relates to religion.

Episode 7:
Divine Art
Sex, Religion and Art.
Reaching as far back as Michelangelo, sex and religion have often combined to create artistic inspiration.  In fact, Renaissance artists used religion as an excuse to depict sexuality. Featuring  visual artist Makan Emadi’s controversial “Islamic Erotica” series, and Anders Morgenthaler’s banned animated short “Princess,” the story of a priest trying to erase his dead sister’s past as a porn star.

Episode 8:
Undiscovered Territory
Sex, Religion and the Wedding Night.
For the very religious, anticipation of this night can be absolutely terrifying.  Without education or guidance in many religions, newly married couples find themselves lost in a sea of confusion and self-doubt.  What – if anything – exists in the way of instruction for the extremely pious, and what lies waiting for them in their effort to consummate?

Episode 9:
Spreading The Love
Sex, Religion and Polygamy.
Polygamy is common practice in over 850 societies around the globe.  This episode will explore its roots in the Old Testament and how contemporary polygamists justify their way of life.  From Mormanism to Islam, we look at the practices and the repercussions of spreading the love.

Episode 10:
School for Scandal
Sex, Religion and Scandal. 
From Earl Paulk, Archbishop of the Megachurch in Atlanta, and Paster Tedd Haggard to Rabbi Tobias Gabriel at Beth Tzedec Synagogue in Toronto, our religious leaders are all-too-often embroiled in religious scandal.  This episode will explore why so many of today’s religious leaders are giving in to temptation.

Episode 11:
Rumour Has It
Sex, Religion and Urban Legend.
Do Orthodox Jews have marital relations through a hole in a sheet?  Does the Vatican house the largest collection of pornography in the world?  Can Shia Muslims engage in prostitution by  entering into a “temporary marriage,” lasting only a few hours?  In this episode, we will explore the world of urban myths as it relates to sex and religion.  You will be shocked
to discover that some of the rumours… are true!

Episode 12:
Contra-Contraception
Sex, Religion and Contraception.
Orthodox practitioners of many religions campaign against birth control.  More reformed branches allow it under exceptional circumstances.  Within Islam in fact, eight of the nine classic schools of Islamic law permit it.  What do religions say about particular methods and does this mesh with concepts of planned parenthood and a world population that is expanding?

Episode 13:
Between Flesh and Fantasy
Sex, Religion and Erotic Fantasy.
Christ said, “I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust, has, in his heart, already committed adultery.”  On the other hand many sex experts see guilt surrounding fantasy as a contributing factor to sexual dysfunction. Can there be sexual fantasy without sin?