Desire is an innate human need that can be expressed in various forms, such as physical, emotional, and spiritual. Religion often portrays it as either a temptation to be resisted or a calling to be...
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: Temptation vs destiny in religious views on sexuality: exploring desire in major world faiths
When it comes to matters of sex and sexuality, many people turn to their faith for guidance and advice. Whether they follow Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, or another religion,...
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: Sexuality and religion: the internalized morality that shapes emotions of arousal
The relationship between religion and sex is a complicated one. On the one hand, many religions place strict rules about appropriate behavior and attitudes regarding sexuality. This can lead to...
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: Religion and sexuality: understanding the complicated relationship
Sexuality is a natural and essential part of human life, but it can also be challenging to navigate during times of personal growth and transformation. Religious beliefs are one significant factor...
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: How religious beliefs can affect sexuality & intimacy during times of personal growth
Religion plays an important role in human life and has been a major factor in influencing people's behavior since ancient times. It affects every aspect of life including emotions, relationships, and...
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: Sex & relationships: how religion affects risk taking in romance and intimacy
To understand how debates over sexual pleasure divorced from procreation illuminate tensions between desire, morality, and religious purpose, one must consider the role of desire in human life....
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: Understanding the tension between sexual pleasure and morality: exploring religious views on nonprocreative intercourse
There are many religions around the world that preach about spiritual love rather than physical attraction and emotional connection between partners. This is because they believe that true love comes...
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: Sex, relationships and spiritual love: a comparison between religious teachings and physical attraction
Sexual restraint is a difficult practice to maintain for an extended time. In order to remain celibate, people must find ways to cope with their sexual desires without gratifying them. Many religions...
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: Exploring the psychology behind celibacy: how devout individuals manage their sexual urges
Religious communities are often associated with strict moral codes that prohibit certain behaviors, including premarital sex and homosexuality.
These communities also provide an alternative form...
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: An intimate guide to replacing erotic attachments within your religious community
The way that religions encourage individuals to handle their erotic impulses varies significantly from one another.
Some religions may emphasize chastity and restraint as the best means of...
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: How different religious traditions view sexual desire and its management