In religion, there is a fundamental distinction between the sacred and the profane, which refers to the difference between that which is set apart for worship or veneration, and everything else. This...
The study of erotic practices in religious settings has gained increasing attention from researchers across disciplines, including anthropology. This growing interest reflects both the importance of...
Sexuality is often perceived to be a taboo subject in many societies due to its deep connections with religion and spirituality. In particular, the idea of sacred vs. profane has been used to...
Can queer art dissolve the philosophical distinction between the sacred and the profane by sanctifying embodied pleasure? This question invites us to consider whether queer art can challenge the...
The Bible says that God created human beings "in his own image" (Genesis 1:26-28), implying that humans have some divine quality to them. This divine quality is often thought of as spiritual or...