Can redemption become a form of resistance against moral economies of shame?
Moral economies are social norms that regulate how people behave, think, and feel about sex, love, relationships, and...
It is essential to have an understanding of what the narrative of atonement entails. It refers to the idea that one must make amends for their wrongdoings, whether it was intentionally done or...
Divine Suffering and Queer Endurance Under Religious Persecution: A Model for Understanding
The concept of divine suffering, as exemplified in the crucifixion narrative, offers a powerful and...
How do miracle narratives eroticize salvation as erotic embrace, dramatizing rescue as rebirth?
Miracle narratives have been used throughout history to convey messages about religion, morality,...
How do sexual failures of leaders intersect with societal narratives of punishment, redemption, and justice? This is an important question that has been examined for centuries. In this article, I...
Ethics in Leadership Positions
Leaders often occupy a position of trust that involves moral responsibility to their constituents. This means they must uphold high standards of conduct, including...
Forgiveness is a powerful tool that can be used to facilitate healing and redemption in many areas of life.
When it comes to sexual indiscretions, such as infidelities, affairs, and even rape,...
Can forgiveness of sexual scandals be a deliberate act of political reconciliation?
In recent times, there has been an increasing trend of politicians being caught up in various forms of sexual...
In today's world, the archetype of the morally flawed leader is an increasingly popular figure in politics, particularly in fiction and film. This type of character has been used to explore themes of...
In this essay, I will explore how sexual scandals are often used to frame political narratives of heroism, villainy, and martyrdom. These stories can be found in various forms such as films, TV...