Caribbean syncretic religions are religious belief systems that have evolved from the blending of different spiritual traditions. These religions often incorporate elements of African, Amerindian,...
The purpose of this article is to explore how religious representations of sexual union affect ideas about sacred and profane intimacy. The Bible mentions that God created human beings to procreate...
Religious metaphors of union have been used to describe both the emotional and physical aspects of human relationships since ancient times. In Hinduism, for example, the concept of "Sangha" refers to...
The term “sexual union” refers to physical acts that are part of an intimate relationship between people. In many cultures around the world, sex is seen as a sacred act between partners, where their...
Hindu tantra is a branch of Hinduism that focuses on ritualistic worship and meditation to attain enlightenment. It believes in the existence of a divine energy present within all living beings...
Ritualized erotic practices were an integral part of many ancient mystery religions, such as Eleusinian Mysteries and Mithraism. They served multiple spiritual, social, and psychological functions...
Sexual Acts as Forms of Spiritual Transcendence
Eroticism is commonly associated with physical pleasure and gratification, but some religious traditions view it as a means to achieve higher states...
Religion is a set of beliefs or practices concerning the supernatural, sacred, or metaphysical that may have originated from the human experience of an invisible force, divine being, or power. It...
Sexual union is an act that involves physical contact between two people who share the same sexual orientation. Sexuality can be expressed through various acts such as hugging, kissing, touching,...
The act of sexual union is often described as an act of surrender between partners. It involves giving oneself fully to another person and letting go of all inhibitions. This can be seen as a form of...