What makes us such prudes?

I understand the bible and the christian religion in all its beauty and grace and sincerity.
It has been the the foundation for belief and faith across the world for thousands of years influencing millions of law abiding, good and kind human beings.
But what is known as the literal word of God, the gospel truth is anything but, within its own pages the evidence of incosistancy and unreliability is rife.
This wouldnt be accepted if it was written today and it shouldnt be now.
It is only accepted as it has been the norm for centuries and people know know better.
If you took peoples faith away from them, unfortunately some people would have nothing else it seems.
These words have fuelled misunderstanding, factions and the beginning of the end of our church and has made criminals, heretics and muderers out of some people, been the excuse for war and incited hatred all of kinds. The good book being so vast in its entirety glosses over these facts and we are told not to question our faith and that we are bad people, in league with the devil or will go to hell for doing so.
Pretty foolproof really?

Man: In marraige, stripping is always fun. Outside of marraige, it is more harmful and fun.
So one is better off waiting until married.

Rev: What about with a partner you are not married to? Why would it be harmful if it is consensual in all manner? Some people would argue that there is an element of art in the performance if it is done in erotic and stylish way. Do all these performers need to be married?

Man: We have discussed all issues surrounding human sexuality before.
Marraige= Good and blessed by God
Outside of marraige= missing out on the blessing of God= Bad

Rev: I understand that but what if they are not ready to make that personal commitment to each other? Is it ok if you are engaged to be married and have made that personal commitment?
I take it that you find no artistic merit in those artistic ventures?

Man: If people are not ready to make a marital commitment, then they should be willing to abstain from any form of titilation. If they are not prepared to hold off, then they are playing with fire. They will get burned. They are either on a rollercoaster or theyre not.
Once theyre strapped in, theres no turning back.
Theyre in for the ride.
They will not be able to prevent it from happening.
If they have no intention of going on the ride, the best thing they can do is not even go there in the first place.
You see its not about the act of sex, which is the problem; its the thought of it.
Nudity for the sake of artistic expression, in my opinion, glorified God, because God created our bodies. Healthy looking bodies are beautiful to look at, and we can praise God for them. Unfortunately though, most, if not all of us are not void of unhealthy, perverted or lustful motivations for taking pictures of naked people or for taking our clothes off (outside of marraige).
The unhealthy, impure motivations are the problem.

Rev: So what do you think about all the old paintings from Roman times? They depict a profound sense of nudity and in a lot of cases, titilation or the expressionism of thus.
I appreciate that we have the freedom of choice and not have to abide to an ainceint law that deprives us of pleasure, which i believe is a basic human right.
I believe that we are very lucky to live in a culture that gives us a freedom of choice and not one that opresses like numerous muslim communities who have a widespread culture of the repression of women, including flogging, stoning and clitorectomies of females of all ages.
We should be thankful of that and frankly, theres nothing like a bit of passion, especially in this somewhat depressing world we live in sometimes.

Man: Nudism outside of marraige is bad unless taking a shower or being seen by a doctor.
For art sake = Good but that depends on the artists motivation and models motivation.
If for titilation (outside of marraige) then impure motivation = unhealthy and therefore bad.Sexual pleasure, in my opinion should be reserved for marraige.
Needs, need to be met in God. Spiritual satisfaction is deeper than physical one alone.
That is the reason why God forbids sex outside of marraige. Sex is His idea. He wants to bless us. Sex outside of marraige is spiritually destructive, because He has not blessed it.
Sex that is not blessed by God becomes obsessive and therefore becomes addictive and ultimately does not really fulfill the individuals that practice it.
That is the reason why pornography is bad / destructive = nudity with wrong motivation. Oppressive regimes do not understand Gods ways fully. Have not come to terms with His loving grace, which sets us free to enjoy life to the full. Its their way of meeting needs, which are plagued with addictive, unhealthy motivations, through legalistic, punitive measures that are void of Gods love and grace. I hope this answers your questions.