The practice of monastic or hermitic religious life has been observed for centuries in various cultures around the world, including Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Jewish, and Jain traditions....
Medieval Mystical Marriage Practices and Their Effects
Medieval mystical marriage practices combined elements of erotic desire, spiritual devotion, and ethical conduct to create a unique...
Celibacy is a practice in which an individual abstains from sexual activity for a certain period of time, either permanently or temporarily. It has been practiced across various religions since...
Celibacy is the state of being unmarried or abstaining from sexual relations for religious purposes. It is often associated with monastic life and is practiced in many religions around the world,...
Erotic freedom is an essential part of human nature and has been present since time immemorial. It can be experienced through various forms, such as physical touch, verbal communication, and visual...
Religious and monastic traditions have always been concerned with maintaining strict codes of conduct and discipline. These include rules regarding behavior, speech, clothing, food, work, and social...
Same-sex relationships have been prevalent throughout history, particularly among members of religious communities who live together. These relationships can take many forms, including platonic...
How do LGBT individuals within monastic communities experience the intersection of spirituality, repression, and self-awareness?
The purpose of this paper is to explore how LGBT individuals within...
How did Monastic Codes Obscure Intimate Same-Sex Spiritual Bonds Under the Guise of Celibacy?
Monastic life has been an integral part of religious communities since ancient times. It is believed...
Historically, there have been many instances of queer devotion in monastic and religious life throughout the world. This has led to interesting and diverse theological debates about the nature of...