Sexuality is a complex and nuanced subject that has been explored extensively throughout human history. From ancient times to modern times, societies have developed their own perspectives and beliefs...
How does the contemporary crisis of shared meaning transform religious sexual commandments from sources of moral certainty into sites of psychological negotiation and personal...
Religious women have always been expected to adhere to strict standards of behavior and belief. This often includes repressing their desires for sex and intimacy, which are viewed as sinful or...
The topic of bodily desires and religious or ethical prohibitions has been an area of great contention for many years, and there is much debate about how people can reconcile these conflicting...
In today's society, there is an increasing interest in exploring new ways to connect with one another through physical intimacy, including through religious texts that promote intimate connections...
Lived religion is an individual's personal experience and practice of religion that goes beyond traditional religious teachings and beliefs. It can include a wide range of activities such as prayers,...
Many contemporary religious thinkers have sought to reinterpret ancient prohibitions on premarital sex in order to address modern experiences of desire, consent, and emotional intimacy. Some scholars...
Many people have wondered how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals can reconcile their lived experiences with religious beliefs that may condemn...
The term "LGBTQ" stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer, all of whom have been historically marginalized by societies that privilege heteronormativity and cisnormativity. These...
There has been an increasing awareness among LGBTQ+ communities that their identities are validated and supported by religious teachings, particularly those found in sacred texts such as the Bible...