Aum Shinrikyo is a Japanese new religious movement founded by Shoko Asahara, who claimed to be an enlightened being called El Cantante. The group has been known for its controversial and violent...
In intimate relationships between individuals, there is often an emotional bond that exists where one individual depends on another for fulfillment, validation, comfort, etc. This emotional...
Pluto is an object with no solid surface, no atmosphere, and extreme temperatures that can reach below minus 400 degrees Celsius (-280°F) in some areas. Due to its lack of atmosphere, it cannot...
Erotic Rituals Reinforce Religious Devotion, Social Hierarchy, and Sexual Education
Religion, culture, and society have often shaped human behavior through various means, including erotic rituals...
Hierarchical religious systems can be defined as belief systems that are organized into a hierarchy with an established set of rules for governance and authority. These systems often emphasize...
The topic of how sexual hierarchies in religious rituals shape gendered erotic experience, relational power, and intimacy is an intriguing one that has been explored by many scholars and researchers....
To start with, let us look at some examples to understand how religious laws have constructed hierarchies between permissible and forbidden forms of intimacy. The Quran states that it is "lawful" for...
Polygamy is an established tradition in Iranian society that has existed for many centuries. It is based on the teachings of Islamic law, which permits men to marry up to four wives at once, provided...
Hierarchical Religious Authority Influences Sexual Power Dynamics
The relationship between religion and sexuality is often complex, and it can vary depending on cultural contexts and personal...
How do ancient Egyptian religious symbols communicate erotic power, sexual ethics, and societal hierarchies in intimacy?
The ancient Egyptians had a rich culture that included various aspects such...