The notion that repression can be used to enhance holiness is a key feature of many high control religious groups. This paper explores how repression can contribute to holiness within these groups...
Religion is an important part of many people's lives and has been for centuries. It can provide comfort, guidance, and community to its followers.
When it comes to sexual morality, there are often...
Religion and sexuality are two fundamental aspects of human life that have been intertwined throughout history. While religion often emphasizes abstinence and spiritual purity, it can also offer...
Sexual impulse is a powerful force that exists within all living creatures, including humans. It can be defined as an innate drive towards intimate contact between individuals for pleasure,...
Tension Between Sexual Curiosity And Religious Prohibitions
The human mind is full of contradictions that often create tension between what it desires and what society demands. One such...
Religious beliefs have often been associated with strict codes of conduct that dictate behavioral norms regarding sex and sexuality. This can be especially true when it comes to attitudes towards...
Coping Strategies for Believers' Erotic Desires Conflicting with Religious Moral Expectations
When it comes to dealing with conflicting desires between their erotic urges and religious beliefs,...
The concept of religious guilt is not unfamiliar to many people who have experienced some kind of religious upbringing. Whether it's a Christian household, a Muslim family, an Orthodox Jewish...
The concept of sexual passion, which is often referred to as lust, can be seen as sinful in many religious traditions and cultural contexts.
Christianity considers lust as one of the seven deadly...
Religion has been a controversial subject when it comes to discussing sexual morality and pleasure. On one hand, many people believe that religious education provides a moral framework for...