Protestants have been at odds with each other for centuries about how to approach sexual ethics. On one hand, there is a desire for individuals to have free agency and the ability to choose their own...
Historical Debates on Abortion and Contraception
Historical debates on abortion and contraception have highlighted the tension between communal ethics, religious authority, and individual sexual...
The article focuses on how religious authority shapes assumptions about sexual initiation and responsiveness. This can be understood through different perspectives such as cultural, societal,...
Religious authorities have historically played an important role in shaping societal attitudes towards sexual pleasure and intimacy. Religions often have strict codes of conduct regarding human...
The Indian subcontinent has been home to the religion and cultural tradition known as Hinduism for thousands of years. This ancient faith has shaped the lives of millions of people throughout...
In order to understand how internalized religious authority influences sexual autonomy, creativity, and expression in intimate contexts, it is important to consider the various ways that individuals...
Prolonged sexual abstinence has been advocated for thousands of years by many religions all around the world as part of their dogma. While some religious groups consider it to be a virtue, others see...
Sexual Maturity Ceremonies
The initiation ceremony that marks the passage from childhood to adulthood has been an important part of many cultures throughout history. In some societies, this ritual...
The combination of erotic behavior and ritual obligation under religious authority can have significant psychological impacts on individuals. This phenomenon is often referred to as "ritualized sex,"...
There are many different types of polygamy, including polyandry, group marriage, and open marriage, but this article will focus on polygyny, where one man has multiple wives. In some cultures, such...