There has been growing awareness of the negative impact of religious indoctrination on mental health, particularly among individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. Religious teachings often emphasize...
The phenomenon of religious exile has been studied extensively for its impact on identity, community, culture, politics, economics, and psychology.
Little attention has been paid to how it affects...
The topic of this article is about how Jewish laws on sexual orientation affect sexual identity, relational satisfaction, and inclusion within the religious community. In order to understand this...
How do erotic rituals function as mechanisms for ethical instruction, social cohesion, and emotional regulation within religious contexts? Religious belief systems often include elaborate codes of...
In hijra communities, elders play an important role in transmitting knowledge, moral guidance, and religious authority. They are responsible for teaching young people about the customs and traditions...
In Turkey, there is an ongoing struggle between individuals' personal sexual desires and societal norms that may have long-lasting psychological implications for those who experience internal...
One of the most important aspects of human life is sexuality. It can be seen as something that connects people together and gives them a sense of belonging to their community or religion. Utopian...
In many religions, there are strict rules and guidelines that govern sexual behavior between individuals. These rules can vary widely depending on the specific religion and its interpretation of...
Internalized religious surveillance is the process by which an individual comes to believe that they must live up to certain standards of behavior and morality imposed by their religion, even when...
In many religions, there are rules about how people can express their sexuality, such as who they can have sex with, where they can have sex, and when it is appropriate to have sex. These rules,...