Religious belief systems often prescribe strict codes of conduct regarding sexual behavior and expression that are based on various sacred symbols and rituals. These symbols and icons serve as...
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: Sex, symbolism & shame: how religions use imagery to control sexual behavior
In Korea, religion has played an important role in shaping cultural norms and values regarding premarital sex for centuries. While Christianity is not native to Korea and was introduced relatively...
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: How religiosity impacts attitudes towards premarital sex in contemporary south korea
"Polygamy is a common form of marriage among the Ayoreo people, an indigenous group living in the Gran Chaco region of Paraguay and Bolivia. The Ayoreo's religion emphasizes the importance of...
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: Why does polygamy affect the psychological wellbeing, ethical reasoning, and spiritual understanding of the ayoreo?
How does religious ritual facilitate or hinder reconciliation between desire and moral conscience?
The purpose of this article is to explore how religious rituals can both aid and obstruct...
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: An exploration of how religious rites impact reconciliation between desire and moral conscience
One of the most influential cultural narratives about human sexuality is that it should be regulated by religious and moral frameworks. This viewpoint shapes how people perceive and interpret their...
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: Understanding the psychological impact of religious and moral sexual frameworks on human behavior
Religion has been known for its influence on society's attitudes towards sexuality. Religion is based on moral beliefs that determine which behaviors are considered acceptable or unacceptable in...
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: An exploration of how religion shapes psychological responses to sexual guilt and shame
In many religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, there is a strong emphasis on celibacy and abstinence until marriage, which can have a significant impact on an...
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: Does sexual repression enforced by religion lead to longterm impact on adult intimacy?
The ritual practice of circumcision and female genital cutting has been around for centuries, and it continues to be a subject of debate among scholars and cultural practitioners. These procedures...
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: How male circumcision and female genital cutting shape sexual life
Religious Narratives and Desire
Religious texts have always been associated with tales of temptation.
In the Bible, Adam and Eve are tempted by the serpent to eat from the forbidden tree in the...
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: Sexuality: how religious narratives can affect ones desire and relationships
Sexual orientation is an important aspect of a person's life that can greatly impact their mental and emotional health, self-esteem, social interactions, and overall well-being. It has been widely...
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: Exploring the impact of religion on selfesteem and identity development: a study on sexual orientation