Ed Young, Dallas-Based Pastor, Believes Intimacy to be Crucial in Digital Age

NEW YORK, NY, June 22, 2012

Digital technology is supposed to improve the ease with which individuals communicate. Through electronic mail, text messaging, and instant messaging, people can communicate with other individuals or groups quickly. Although digital technology has achieved its goal of improving the efficiency of communication, it has not necessarily improved the quality of the communication that is conducted. A recent article by the Huffington Post sheds light on the fact that digital communication may very well be ruining intimacy. This is an issue about which Ed Young, Dallas-based pastor, is very passionate.

The previously cited article maintains that individuals within today's society are "sacrificing face-to-face time for quick communication." The result of such a sacrifice, according to the article, is that real intimacy may be a thing of the past for some individuals. The founding pastor of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas, Ed Young has taught his congregation that lasting intimacy is invaluable. As such, he has released a statement regarding the findings that Huffington Post has shared.

"Our society is characterized by instant gratification," commented Ed Young. "Today's world is driven by technology and too many couples do not truly connect with one another. To create a successful marriage, a couple must create a strong sense of intimacy. While it is a shame that the great innovations of today's society have compromised the strength of some of our personal relationships, this article has provided readers with some wonderful insight into reconnecting with people on a more personal level."

Ed Young is viewed as an expert on the subject of building intimacy and successful marriages. He has released over a dozen books that share his insight, including his latest publication. Co-authored with his wife, Lisa, Sexperiment: 7 Days to Lasting Intimacy with Your Spouse discusses the importance of intimacy and sex within a successful Christian marriage. Additionally, the book provides readers with information about practical and spiritual benefits that will come of a healthy sexual relationship.

In addition to providing information, Sexperiment challenges readers to have sex every day for a week. Afterward, they are to consider the ways in which a more intimate relationship benefits their marriage.

Ed Young has long taught his congregation about the importance of a strong sexual relationship within the bonds of marriage; however, he informs couples that sex is not the only part of a marriage that needs work. Through intimacy, couples can achieve higher standards of communication, purity, and understanding.

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Founding pastor of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas, Ed Young is the author of 13 books. His latest publication, co-authored with his wife, Lisa, is Sexperiment: 7 Days to Lasting Intimacy with Your Spouse. In addition to preaching about the importance of a healthy sexual relationship within a marriage, Ed Young is noted for his insight into topics related to families and parenting.

To learn more about Ed Young and Sexperiment, visit www.thesexperiment.com.