Maku religious philosophy is a school of thought that views eroticism as an integral part of human life and an expression of divine love. It teaches that all forms of eroticism are sacred and have...
Apiaça is an indigenous Brazilian religion that has been practiced since prehistoric times. Its main deities include the Sun, the Moon, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and mountains. It is characterized...
Tembe is a religious community that believes in polygamous marriage. In this context, polygamy refers to the practice whereby a man can have multiple wives at once. This paper seeks to explore how...
Sacred prostitution has been practiced throughout human history, but one of its most fascinating manifestations can be found in ancient Greece. In this paper, I will explore how sacred prostitution...
Sacred prostitution has been practiced throughout history as an integral part of many religions and cultures. In ancient Egypt, prostitutes were often seen as highly respected members of society who...
Tantra is an ancient Hindu tradition that involves using various techniques to achieve enlightenment. One such technique is called 'religious Tantra' which involves combining physical and mental...
There is no clear definition of what exactly constitutes a "traditional" religion in Africa, but one could argue that most forms of indigenous spirituality fall under this umbrella term. In Kenya,...
The decision to observe lifelong celibacy is a personal one that is influenced by various factors such as culture, religion, and belief system. In some cases, it may be motivated by spiritual...
Voluntary Sexual Restraint as Spiritual Exercise
In many religions, such as Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Taoism, voluntary sexual restraint is practiced to achieve a...
As human beings, we all possess sexual desires that can be both physical and emotional.
Some religions have developed practices and teachings to help individuals channel these desires toward more...