Religious education teaches young people about God's will for their lives, including how to live a healthy life physically and spiritually. But when it comes to sexuality, many religious schools have...
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: Sexual norms in religious education and its effect on individual behavior and relationship satisfaction
When it comes to matters of sex, love, and relationships, many religions have strict rules that govern their followers' actions. These codes may be based on scripture or on cultural traditions that...
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: Sexual rules in religion: examining cultural and scriptural influences
Eric is an American Christian who has always felt conflicted about his sexuality. Growing up in a conservative family and church community, he was taught that sex outside of marriage was sinful and...
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: How eric navigated religious shame and explored his eroticism safely and consensually
The regulation of daily sexual behaviors is an important aspect of most religious communities' lives. These communities often have strict guidelines regarding appropriate behavior between...
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: How do religious communities ethically regulate their members daily sexual behaviors?.
Religious frameworks for sexual ethics are based on principles that prescribe behavior within a given religion's cultural context, while personal autonomy is an individual's ability to make choices...
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: Sexual ethics and body agency in religion vs personal autonomy
Religion is an essential part of life for many people around the world. It provides meaning, purpose, and guidance to individuals seeking answers to existential questions such as death, suffering,...
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: Experiencing religious sexuality: how faith shapes intimacy and eroticism
What mechanisms allow religious communities to enforce sexual discipline while respecting personal autonomy?
The answer lies within the unique set of values and beliefs held by each religious...
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: How religious communities balance personal autonomy with sexual discipline
One of the most challenging aspects of leading an ethically grounded life is learning to reconcile the innate human desire for pleasure and fulfillment with the teachings of one's faith. While many...
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: How christians resolve conflicting moralities around sexual desires
Religious narratives often present the idea that gender differences are divinely ordained, meaning that they are part of God's plan for human beings. This is often expressed through various stories...
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: Sexual roles in religious narratives: biblical take on gender and fertility
A common challenge faced by many individuals who subscribe to strict religious faith is how to reconcile their spiritual beliefs with their sexual desires. This issue can become particularly...
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: Sexual intimacy & religion: understanding faiths tenets on desire