The term "dogma" has been used to refer to religious beliefs that are considered true by their followers but can be challenged by others. It is often seen as a set of guidelines for living one's life...
Does religious pedagogy risk reproducing the same exclusions it seeks to overcome?
The purpose of this paper is to examine the role that pedagogical processes play in reinforcing social, cultural,...
Community rituals are an important aspect of human culture that have been used for centuries to reinforce and perpetuate societal norms and values. These rituals can take many forms, including...
Sexuality is an integral part of human life, and it plays a vital role in many cultural practices, including ancestor worship. In some cultures, ancestors are believed to remain present and continue...
The concept of modesty has been an integral part of many societies throughout history, and it continues to play an important role in shaping cultural norms today. Traditional concepts of modesty...
The use of erotic motifs in Asian dance can be traced back to ancient times when they were commonly used to convey religious teachings, cultural memory, and moral instructions through symbolic...
What are some of the reasons why women choose to cover their faces while men do not have to? Is it because they want to preserve their femininity or to avoid attention from men? Are these reasons...
In many cultures around the world, sexual initiation has been viewed as an important rite of passage marking significant spiritual, psychological, or social transformations.
For some Native...
Non-binary people are those whose gender identity does not fall under the traditional categories of male and female. They identify themselves as being somewhere in between or beyond these binary...
I will explore the implications of queer-inclusive spirituality for intergenerational transmission of faith. Queer-inclusive spirituality is an emerging approach to religion that seeks to include...