The Protestant Ethic is a philosophy that emphasizes hard work, frugality, self-reliance, and responsibility for one's own actions. It emerged from the writings of Martin Luther and was adopted by...
Unitarian teenagers face a challenge when they experience natural physical changes and become curious about sex. Their religion teaches them that sex is sacred but also forbidden outside marriage,...
The term "singularity religion" is used to refer to religious belief systems that focus on experiencing or promoting an intense feeling of spiritual transcendence through the practice of meditation...
Religious framing of temptation is a way of viewing human desires and behaviors that emphasizes the role of spiritual forces outside of oneself in driving actions. This perspective often leads to an...
Sexual cults are groups that engage in practices that are considered deviant by mainstream society and may involve rituals, ceremonies, or activities associated with sexual behavior. Virtual sexual...
The practice of masturbation has been a taboo subject for many societies since ancient times.
It was not until the late twentieth century that the act became more acceptable. In most religions,...
Some people believe that lifelong sexual abstinence or suppression can have psychological consequences, particularly within certain religious contexts where sexuality is viewed as sinful or taboo....
In many religions, religious leaders provide guidelines for adherents to maintain their spiritual purity through abstinence from sex before marriage, fidelity in marriage, and modesty in dressing....
Islamic Comorian communities have strict rules regarding masturbation. It is considered forbidden and sinful to masturbate for both men and women.
These attitudes vary greatly across different...
Religious guilt is an intricate psychological phenomenon that can manifest itself in various ways, one of which is through compulsive sexual behaviors. Guilt is a common emotion experienced by many...