The word "religion" refers to a set of beliefs, practices, values, institutions, morals, etc., related to divinity. Religious authority is the power or influence that religion has over people's...
How do religious arguments against sexual devices affect erotic exploration and marital satisfaction?
Erotic exploration refers to an individual's pursuit of sexual pleasure and fulfillment...
How is sexual experience described and categorized in religious texts?
The answer to this question depends on many factors, including the specific religion being considered, the time period during...
Religious Frames
In many cultures, marriage is associated with the joining together of two people who promise to live together for life. This union creates a new legal status that changes both...
How does religious silence about sexual consent and autonomy affect experiences of coercion or agency?
There are many religions that promote sexual abstinence before marriage and chastity within...
The act of worshipping God through religious rituals is often seen as an expression of love, devotion, and surrender to a higher power.
Some scholars believe that there can also be an element of...
Religious communities have long held that marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman, and as such, premarital intimacy is forbidden.
Recent research has shown that many young people are...
Sexual visibility is increasingly common in modern societies, leading to heightened anxieties among some religious communities that fear losing their traditional values and beliefs. This fear stems...
How do religious metaphors of cleanliness affect perceptions of erotic touch?
Religion is often used to regulate behavior related to sexuality, including what constitutes acceptable forms of touch...
The article explores the negative psychological and spiritual impacts that result from strictly enforcing laws against extramarital sexual relations in various religions. This includes Catholicism,...