Most religions have some sort of code for how people should live their lives. This includes everything from diet to dress codes to morality standards. But one thing that is always a hot button issue...
Pondan is an Arabic word meaning effeminate man, which refers to a person who exhibits feminine traits such as softness, sensitivity, and passivity. In Malaysia, this term has come to be associated...
Reconciling Personal Sexual Identity with Community Expectations
What is sexual identity?
Sexual identity refers to how people identify themselves in terms of their sexual orientation or gender...
Central Asia is home to many different religions and spiritual belief systems that have shaped the region's culture and values for centuries. While these beliefs have historically been deeply...
Religious framing of sexual orientation influences inclusion, pastoral counseling, and communal ethics in several ways. This can be seen through the lens of how different religions view...
In many religions around the world, sexual orientation is viewed as an immutable characteristic that cannot be changed. This means that individuals who identify as homosexual, bisexual, or...
Gender is a social construct that refers to the socially defined characteristics associated with male or female gender. It involves an individual's sense of self-identity based on their physical and...
The relationship between religion and sexual orientation is complex and varied, depending on different factors such as cultural context, social norms, and historical background.
There are some...
Mormon teachings on sexual orientation have been a source of great controversy within the Latter Day Saint movement, as they are often seen as conflicting with traditional interpretations of biblical...
Religious Perspectives on Sexual Pleasure, Erotic Creativity, and Desire
How does religion affect our understanding of what is considered appropriate sexual behavior and why?
Sexual attitudes...