I will discuss how psychological strategies can be developed to help individuals navigate their desires and religious obligations. Desire is an innate human need that cannot be denied, but it must...
Religious faith provides coping frameworks for dealing with jealousy, desire, and relational inequality in various ways. Jealousy is an intense feeling of resentment or envy when someone has...
How do believers experience conflict between personal sexual desire and religiously mandated constraints?
Religion plays an important role in people's lives, providing guidance for their beliefs...
Sexual metaphors have been used in many religious texts throughout history to convey a range of spiritual themes such as love, desire, union, and divine inspiration. These metaphors can be found...
The topic of gendered religious norms is an important one that has significant implications for various aspects of life, including marriage, sexual consent, and the negotiation of desire. In this...
The socialization of individuals into heteronormativity is a critical aspect of maintaining control over sexual behavior and identity within many societies worldwide. This process involves both...
Religious Framing of Longing and Desire
Longing is an emotional state characterized by a strong yearning for something that is absent from one's life. It is often accompanied by feelings of...
Sexual attraction is an important part of life for many people, regardless of their gender, age, religion, or cultural background.
Some religious groups have strict rules about what types of...
One thing that stands out is how religious beliefs often emphasize chastity before marriage and modesty afterwards. This can influence people's sexual fantasies, making them feel guilty for having...
Sexual behavior is an integral part of human life, and it has been so since ancient times. Sexual feelings and behaviors have evolved to serve vital biological functions that include procreation and...