A History of Sexual Repression: What Went Wrong? The Church has gotten things wrong before––it turns out Galileo was right and the Earth really does go around the Sun, and I’m sure Martin Luther would have a thing or two (or ninety-nine) to add to that. Frankly, it would be astounding if any institution of the size and power of the Church managed to remain as good as it was in its intention. One thing in particular, however, has given the Church––and Christianity in general–