This paper will explore how religious justification has historically been applied to sexual servitude or slavery, and examine its lasting cultural effects. We will begin by examining the Biblical...
In societies where religion is prevalent, there are often social taboos against various forms of sexual behavior that deviate from religious norms.
Many people engage in these behaviors despite...
How can religions justify their views on human sexuality when they are so different from each other? This article explains how religious institutions have used erasure to create an illusory past that...
Religious Leaders Justify Changes in Sexual Doctrine Over Time
Sexual morality is an important aspect of religion that dictates what is acceptable and what is unacceptable behavior between people...
Religious texts often present contradictory perspectives on sexuality and intimacy. On one hand, they promote chastity, fidelity, and monogamy. On the other hand, they also condone polyamory,...
Sexual violence is a serious issue that has been around since ancient times, and it is still prevalent in many parts of the world today. It can take different forms such as rape, child molestation,...
A common religious practice is to regulate sexual behavior through the means of prohibitions, rules, and regulations that are often perceived as unreasonable. Religions may try to control believers'...
The role that religion has played in shaping cultural attitudes towards gender roles and sexual norms is undeniable, particularly when it comes to the justification of sexual violence against women....
The question of how individuals reconcile their innate sexual urges with religious prohibitions against premarital or extramarital sex is one that has been debated for centuries. For many people, it...
Sexuality is an essential part of human nature, but different religions have varying beliefs about it. Most major religions frown upon extramarital sexual encounters or premarital relations, while...