How do sexual rituals in global religious traditions mediate tensions between human desire, divine authority, and social ethics?
Sexual rituals are found in many religions throughout the world. In...
Despite the widely held belief that religion emphasizes chastity and sexual abstinence, humans have always sought out physical pleasure from their partner. As a result, there is often a struggle...
Religious leaders have an undeniable role in shaping societal norms regarding sexuality. They often convey the belief that sexuality is God's gift to humankind and must be used responsibly within...
Religious teachings have always played an important role in shaping people's views on sexuality. In North America, Christianity is one of the most dominant religions that has influenced the society's...
Religion is an important part of society that affects all aspects of human life, including social behavior. One aspect that has been affected by religion is sexuality and its expression. Religion has...
Some religions, such as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism have strong beliefs against premarital sex and extra-marital affairs.
Humans are naturally driven to seek pleasure and...
Colonial Religious Policies and Their Impact on Polygamy, Sexual Ethics, and Relationship Hierarchy in Societies
Polygamy is when a person has more than one spouse at the same time. Colonial...
As humans evolved socially, they also developed religions that have helped shape their worldview. Religion is an essential part of human culture, and it has played a significant role in shaping how...
In many religious cultures throughout history, sexuality has been seen as both necessary for reproduction but also dangerous to society's moral order. This viewpoint is rooted in ancient mythology...
Medieval religious art was a powerful tool for encoding societal values and norms regarding sexuality, eroticism, and desire. It served to reinforce traditional belief systems and social structures...