Mayans are an indigenous people who live in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. They have a long history of using sacred sexual practices to build community identity,...
In many religions and spiritual traditions, there are references to eroticism and sensuality that serve as both warnings and inspirations for moral behavior. These references can be found in sacred...
How do Caribbean religious practices influence the negotiation of sexual norms and moral behavior across different generations?
Religion plays an important role in shaping the culture of many...
The question of how sexual metaphors are used to convey communal understandings of erotic desire, sexual ethics, and moral behavior is an important one for anyone studying Judaism and its cultural...
Bahá'í Teachings on Sexual Ethics
The Bahá'í Faith is an independent religion that originated in Iran and spread across the world. It teaches equality between men and women and promotes moral...
Confession plays an important role in mediating sexual guilt and moral conformity within religious life. It is a process where individuals can come before God or a representative of God and express...
There is an important relationship between religion, ethics, and sexuality. Religion provides a framework for moral behavior that includes guidelines for sexual conduct.
This framework can be...
Moldova is a country located in Eastern Europe that has a rich cultural heritage influenced by Christian traditions and beliefs. Religion plays an important role in shaping attitudes towards various...
Sexual Taboos in African Religious Systems
How Sexual Taboos Regulate Gendered Behavior, Enforce Morality, and Maintain Social Cohesion
In many traditional African societies, sexual taboos are...
Religiosity is often associated with moral behaviors and beliefs that govern an individual's actions regarding issues such as sex, sexuality, and romantic relationships. Religious individuals may...