Throughout history, many cultures have incorporated erotic attraction into their religious practices and rituals, viewing it as a sacred and powerful force that connects individuals to each other and...
How do posttraditional religions conceptualize sexual pleasure, erotic autonomy, and ethical responsibility?
The answer is that posttraditional religions have a diverse range of approaches to...
The word "mystic" is derived from the Greek word "mustikos," which means "hidden." Mysticism refers to an individual's personal religious experience of oneness with God through love, meditation,...
Many people believe that prayer is a way to connect with God and to receive guidance and support from a higher power.
For queer believers, prayer can be more than just asking for help - it can...
Can religious ritual be philosophically reframed as performative theology in which queer bodies disclose sacred meaning? This question invites us to explore how spiritual practices can reveal hidden...
Indigenous cultures around the world have long recognized the sacred nature of sexuality and its connection to the divine. In many cases, afterglow—the state of stillness that follows physical...
Erotic Culture: Sacred Prostitution as Symbolic Union
In ancient Babylon and parts of Greece, sacred prostitution was practiced as a religious offering. Acolytes would engage in ritual sex as a...