How can people from restrictive communities find a balance between their sexual identities, desires, and religious obligations? This is a difficult question that many individuals struggle with...
In many African traditional religious belief systems, sexuality is an integral part of life that is closely tied to spirituality and community values. Sexual taboos and restrictions exist, but they...
Polygamy is an important aspect of the Guajajara religion that involves having multiple wives or husbands simultaneously. It is seen as a way to fulfill spiritual needs while also meeting physical...
In this essay, I will explore how sexual rituals in Ghanaian traditional religions play an important role in regulating desire, relational norms, and community sexual ethics. These ceremonies are...
Lev Tahor is a small Jewish sect that has been in existence for decades and practices strict religious rules regarding marriage and family life. In this community, arranged marriages are common, and...
The human species is a social one, and communities play an important role in shaping our ethics and moral beliefs. In particular, community values can have a significant impact on how we view and...
Ambition is a powerful force that drives individuals towards achieving their goals and aspirations. It can be seen as both a positive and negative trait depending on how it is utilized. On the one...
Rituals are cultural practices that serve to bind people together socially and spiritually. They may involve singing, chanting, dancing, storytelling, art, symbolic gestures, or objects. Rituals can...
Queer Intimacy and Family Formation
Community values are beliefs that people share regarding the way things ought to be done in their society. These beliefs may differ across cultures and time...
The ethics of sex have been a subject of debate for many years, but it is becoming increasingly important in LGBT contexts. In recent decades, societies around the world have become more accepting of...