Religious sexual norms are often seen as restrictive and conservative, but they can also be used to regulate and mediate the interplay between desire, power, and obedience. These norms can vary...
Sexual secrecy is an important aspect of many religions that has been used to maintain religious authority for centuries. It involves withholding knowledge about one's own sexual desires and behavior...
Religious teachings have always had something to say about sexual conduct, but there is often little discussion about how they approach issues related to abuse of power in positions of authority....
Religious Leaders Employ Sexual Discipline to Maintain Hierarchical Authority
Religious leaders are known to employ sexual discipline to maintain their hierarchical authority, which can have...
Eroticism is an integral part of human existence that has been present since time immemorial. It is a natural expression of desire, passion, and pleasure that occurs between individuals and plays a...
How do religious authorities mediate sexual misconduct, moral transgression, and forgiveness within hierarchical structures?
This is an important question that has been debated for centuries by...
One of the most intriguing aspects of religion is its relationship to human sexual behavior. Religions provide guidelines for sexual conduct, but it has been observed that many people ignore these...
The article is about how public shaming or punishment for sexual transgression reinforces religious authority. In order to understand this concept better, it is important to first define what is...
Religious Leaders and Sexual Matters
Religious leaders have always been a source of guidance for their followers when it comes to matters related to sex and sexuality.
They are often far...
How does religion frame sexual obedience as moral virtue?
Religions worldwide have long framed sexuality within certain boundaries that are considered to be morally virtuous. These boundaries vary...