Religious discipline is an important aspect of many religions that involves following certain rules and regulations set by the religion's doctrine. It can impact how people behave, think, and feel in...
The Ayoreo indigenous people live in northern Paraguay and southern Bolivia. Their traditional belief system is based on animistic mythology and shamanic rituals. They believe that the world is...
In all religions that have a strict hierarchy, sexual morality plays an important role in defining who is worthy to occupy positions of power and authority. In most cases, religious leaders are...
Throughout human history, various cultures have had different perspectives on sexuality and how it relates to personal freedom. Many religions have emphasized that sexual restraint can lead to...
Religion and Sexuality
Sexual desires are inherently human traits that come naturally to all individuals.
Religious faith often imposes specific restrictions on sexual behavior, including...
Ascetic Practice Shapes Erotic Desire, Sexual Identity, and Relational Intimacy in Religious Adherents
Ascetic practices are those that aim to discipline one's mind, body, and soul through...
The word "celibacy" is derived from the Latin root meaning "room," and refers to the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse. In Hinduism, monastic communities known as ashrams are common, and...
Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i faith, teaches that sex is natural and healthy when practiced within the bounds of marriage between one man and one woman. He says it is an act of worship,...
Manichean religious ethics, like many religions, placed great importance on regulating and shaping human sexual behavior. While some early Christian sects condemned all forms of sexual activity...
What is Natural Family Planning?
Natural Family Planning (NFP) is an alternative approach to contraception that relies on self-knowledge, awareness, and observation of fertility signs such as...