Traditional Chinese folk religion has a history dating back to ancient times. It includes beliefs about ancestors, deities, gods, spirits, and ghosts that people can communicate with through...
Polygamy, also known as polygyny, is the practice of marrying more than one spouse at the same time. In some cultures, it has been practiced for centuries and is still practiced today.
It has...
Religious teachings have played an important role in mediating feelings of inadequacy and exclusion in plural marriages for centuries. In many cases, these teachings dictate that marriage is a sacred...
Religious Teachings Mediating Personal Desire and Doctrine in Plural Marriage
In plural marriages where one partner is adhering to religious principles that prohibit extramarital relations while...
In what ways does religiously sanctioned plural marriage shape relational ethics and personal agency?
Plural marriage is the practice of having more than one spouse simultaneously. It can be...
How does polygamy operate in online religious communities, and what emotional, sexual, and ethical challenges arise for marital satisfaction?
Polygamy is an ancient practice that has been present...
Plural households refer to situations where multiple romantic partners live together under one roof, often for reasons related to religion or culture. In some cases, these households may also involve...
Syncretic religions are religious systems that combine elements from different beliefs and traditions to create a unique belief system. They often emerge out of contact between cultures or when...
There has been growing interest in exploring alternative forms of family structures beyond the traditional nuclear family model. One such idea is that of nontraditional kinship structures, which...
Alternative relationship structures are forms of non-monogamy where multiple partners share physical, emotional, or romantic intimacy without any expectation of exclusivity. These include polyamory,...