Sacred sexual rituals have played an important role in many religious traditions throughout history, and they continue to be practiced today in various forms. These rituals often involve physical...
The practice of forced celibacy is common in many religions around the world. It has been a part of several religious traditions for centuries, from Hinduism to Buddhism to Judaism. In most cases,...
The Barasanan religion is an ancient religious tradition that originates from a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean. It has strict rules governing sexual conduct and behavior between members of...
Erotic Metaphors and Sacred Sexual Practices Across Cultures
In the world of human sexuality, there are many different ways to express love and intimacy through physical contact. Two distinct...
Religious and monastic traditions have always been concerned with maintaining strict codes of conduct and discipline. These include rules regarding behavior, speech, clothing, food, work, and social...
Queer Interpretation of Sacred Texts
Queer interpretation of sacred texts is an emerging field that explores how LGBTQIA+ perspectives can be integrated into religious traditions to create more...
Queer believers have an interesting relationship with their religious traditions because they must navigate how to reconcile their identity with their faith.
Some believers may be told that...
What ethical tensions emerge when mentors attempt to reconcile doctrinal fidelity with LGBTQ inclusion?
In this essay, I will explore the ethical dilemmas that arise when mentors try to balance...
LGBT scholarship refers to research that explores and analyzes the lived experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning individuals within religious communities, including...
To understand how religious traditions interpret sexual symbolism through images, it is necessary to know what frameworks are used for this purpose. These can be divided into three broad categories:...