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ANCIENT PAGANS USE OF SEXUAL RITUALS TO FACILITATE SPIRITUAL EXPRESSION, EROTIC EXPLORATION AND SOCIAL BONDING

Ancient pagans believed that sexuality was an important part of their religious practices, and they used sexual rituals to express themselves spiritually, explore their desires, and create social...

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A DEEPER LOOK INTO THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF SELKNAM CEREMONIAL EROTICISM: HOW INTIMACY CAN CULTIVATE COSMOLOGICAL ORDER

Selk'nam culture is characterized by its rich mythology, belief system, and ritual practices that revolve around various forms of spiritual expression and communication with the divine. One aspect of...

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HOW UMBANDA RITUALS LEVERAGE EROTICISM FOR SPIRITUAL FULFILLMENT AND INTIMACY

Umbanda is an Afro-Brazilian religion that originated in Rio de Janeiro in the early twentieth century. It combines elements of African traditional beliefs with Catholicism and indigenous traditions....

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QUEER AESTHETICS IN RELIGIOUS PRACTICE: EXPLORING GENDER FLUIDITY THROUGH DRAG PERFORMANCE

The notion of queer aesthetic intervention is rooted in queer theory, which emerged in response to the growing awareness of homophobia, transphobia, and heteronormativity in society. Queer theory...

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AFRICAN DANCE TRADITIONS: EXPLORING SEXUALITY THROUGH MOVEMENT AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION

The expression of sexuality, social power, and ritual knowledge are integral parts of many African dance traditions. These three elements come together to create an artistic form that explores the...

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REINTERPRETING SACRED SYMBOLS FOR QUEER BELIEFS: THE MEANING BEHIND RAINBOW FLAGS & MORE

Sexuality and gender are deeply personal, private aspects of human identity. Religions often teach that these qualities have specific meanings, but some people identify differently from those norms....

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EXPLORING THE ARTISTRY OF THEOLOGY: POETRY, MUSIC, AND BEYOND

Theology is often seen as a strict, conservative field that focuses on religious doctrine and dogma.
There are those who believe that theology can also be viewed as a creative art form. This...

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UNPACKING THE COMPLEXITIES OF LGBTQ YOUTHS EXPERIENCES WITH TRADITIONAL RELIGIOUS RITES OF PASSAGE

LGBTQ youth are often excluded from traditional religious rituals due to their gender identity or sexual orientation. This can have a profound impact on how they experience these rites of passage,...

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EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN SEXUALITY, SPIRITUALITY, AND RITUAL PERFORMANCE

Queer ritual performance can indeed serve as a form of spiritual expression and theological inquiry simultaneously. This is because it allows individuals to explore their personal belief systems and...

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