If you're intrigued by the intersection of human desire and spirituality, "For Fear of Angels" might just be the book you're looking for. Charles Pickstone sheds light on this complex relationship with wit and insight, leading you through a thought-provoking exploration of how our pursuit of ecstasy has evolved. It's an engaging read for anyone interested in the cultural shift from traditional religious structures to a world where personal pleasure takes precedence.

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Originally published in 1996, a light-hearted analysis by an Anglican vicar of how sex has overtaken religion as a way of relieving the stress of living and gaining ecstasy. The religion of sex is shown to have subtly influenced modern ideals of marriage, nature, art, the clergy, and even basic notions of man and woman.

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