Sex And Religion.

[Atheist]

Why do many religions have strong opinions on sexual behaviour? I know they often have strong opinions about what food we eat and how many times a day or week we pray, but sex seems to set off a very powerful reaction. There seems to be a view that anything pleasurable is wicked; but surely god (if there is such a being) gave us the sense of taste and the ability to feel pleasure. Why then do the religious bosses disapprove of so much?

[naomi24]

In the circumstances, Khandro, a pointless exercise. ;o)

[pixie374]

Religion has always been used to control women, and especially when it comes to sex. That is it's purpose.

[Khandro]

//Religion has always been used to control women, and especially when it comes to sex. //

Not in this house, I'm afraid :0)

[pixie374]

Traditionally... that was the original purpose.

[spathiphyllum]

I imagine religion was a good restraint on women to keep to their caveman and not venture far from the path of monogamy.

That shaped our culture and relationship habits to be what they are today

Of course religion has had many other impacts on society and culture

[Khandro]

//Of course religion has had many other impacts on society and culture//

That's very generous of you old boy!

[Mamyalynne]

Even a strong believer will use common sense to enable them to survive and provide for their family.

My Father would calmly tell the Parish Priest.'Father, we would happily have many more children if the Church would provide for them, until then I shall be the best I can be in all other regards'.


He would smile and with a slight nod say 'Fair enough Ken, now where's that whisky bottle'.

That would be that until the next time.

[pixie374]

Exactly, mamya. Even the most ardent believers, of any religion, only follow what they already agree with and ignore the rest. Much like everyone else does!

[Mamyalynne]

Agreed.