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...
There has been an increasing interest in the concept of polyamory, which involves multiple romantic or sexual partners within one relationship.
This approach is still controversial and faces...
The Alacaluf people are a native group living in the Patagonian region of Chile. They have been known for their unique religious beliefs, which include polyamory as a norm. Polyamory refers to the...
In some cultures, men are allowed to have multiple wives simultaneously. This is known as "polygyny." In others, women can be married to multiple husbands at once. This is called "polyandry." This...
Religious cosmologies are often characterized by their unique belief systems that define gender roles, sexual norms, and power dynamics between genders. These beliefs can influence the way people...
Sexual plurality refers to individuals who identify themselves as having more than one sexual orientation simultaneously. It is often associated with the idea that individuals can be bisexual,...
How is polyamory evaluated and morally regulated across different religious traditions, and what consequences arise for erotic ethics?
Polyamory involves having more than one romantic relationship...
Polyamory is the practice of having multiple romantic partners at once, usually concurrently. It has gained increasing popularity in recent years, but its status within different religions remains...
In utopian religious communities, where people live together for spiritual reasons, there are often strict rules about how they can interact socially, including their sexual behavior. These...
New Religious Movements Promote Free Love
There has been an increasing trend of people turning to alternative spiritual practices that promote free love, also known as open relationships or...