Jerry Lawson is the lead pastor at Daystar church in Good Hope, Alabama. He launched a monthlong series on sex in February of 2009, igniting controversy throughout the small county of Cullman, where it is still illegal to buy beer. Much of the controversy is related to a series of billboards that read: Great Sex, God's Way. They also advertise the series and its website, which features videos that include talks with the Devil regarding sex. Lawson believes his approach will encourage parents to talk with their children about sex, rather than have them learn it from the media or friends.USA Today: Great Sex: 'God's Way' sermons draw ire in rural Ala. (March 11, 2009)
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Believes churches don't talk about sex because it is awkward and embarrassingCullmanTimes.com: Church's sex sign draws attention (February 28, 2009)
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The series was intended to shock people, get them to proactively discuss sexCullmanTimes.com: Church's sex sign draws attention (February 28, 2009)
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Lawson believes if parents talk openly with their kids about sex, then the kids will be more open with their parentsCullmanTimes.com: Church's sex sign draws attention (February 28, 2009)
