Articles related to "Celibacy"

Celibacy is a discipline, not a doctrine. The Church doesn't teach and has never taught that all clergy must be celibate. So why are so many priests unmarried?

Practicing celibacy can help women rediscover self-pleasure and strengthen self-love. Learn more about the benefits of celibacy and tips for enhancing the practice.

"Sex and Society in the World of Orthodox Slavs" by Eve Levin describes Medieval Eastern Orthodox marriage law and practices.

Chapter 1 of "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs" describes the ecclesiastical view of sexuality.

An examination of tantric and Buddhist views on the connection between sex and enlightenment

A sexless marriage means having sex less than 10 times a year, which can lead to low self esteem and resentment in marriages. There is help for sexless marriages though.

Chapter 2 of "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs" discusses Medieval Slavic marriage practices and laws.

Though the Vestal Virgins had precious luxuries not afforded other Roman women, there were certain sacrifices made for them.

The human life span is divided into four ashrams or stages. Brahmacharya Ashram is the first stage in which the student receives spiritual instruction.

The legacy of a wealthy church invested in quelling scandal rather than supporting parishioners is the focus of Amy Berg's film, while revealing the cost for parishioners

The human life span is divided into four ashrams. These are Brahmacharya, Grahasta, Vanaprastha and Sanyasa. The Vedas define a specific purpose for each ashram.

Cycles of Medieval church corruption coincided with the growth of strong secular rulers and were only tempered by the appearance of reformist popes and church orders.

The Priesthood of All Believers involved Christian communities in proclaiming the word, praying for each other, confessing their sins, and facilitating discipline.

The Bluegrass state and Cupid's arrows of love go hand and hand with plenty of music, food and other delightful events for you and your valentine.

Led by their founder Mother Ann Lee, the Shakers left a rich legacy in early 19th Century American culture through their religious beliefs, artifacts, and music.

The "greatest woman of the German Middle Ages," St Elizabeth was canonized by Pope Gregory IX in 1235. Her works included building hospitals and giving alms to the poor.

The General Councils of the Church are scattered across 1700 years of church history.

When abstinence comes to mind, people think of the words prudish, religion and unexciting. Why not engage in sexual activity? It feels good, and besides, it's everywhere.

After he was on the road, Kerouac's Sal Paradise took another journey down to Mexico and fell for this pretty-mess of a woman named Tristessa. Mistakes follow.

The amethyst has been the gemstone of choice of royalty and religious leaders for centuries as well as being a stone that holds magical and healing powers.

One of the silliest (but also rather strangely accurate) films about the Middle Ages comes from the woefully irreverent British comedy troupe, Monty Python.

Forget the rat race, slow down your heart rate and delight in the simple pleasures of a bygone era

A fast read, much like the comic's name sake, Method Man is style taking the lead over everything else.

On this episode, the girls write wedding vows for Bret. Brittanya, Taya and Farrah win a date with Bret, and three Rock of Love Bus cast members are sent home!

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is America's largest restored shaker community. A place where the Shaker society once flourished, now fully preserved for guests to enjoy.

Jainism is a religion that focuses on avoiding negative karma and achieving liberation of the soul.

The dissolution of Charlemagne's empire and the death of Pope Nicholas the Great contributed to growing anarchy and corruption, addressed in 910 by the Cluniac reforms.

Biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Founding Member of Confessing Church, the Christian resistance movement against Nazism.

Lend your hand as Gilbert guides you through the first few pages ahead. You won't be able to stop as you learn how to eat, pray, and love with the award winning author.

While it is true that traveling is supposed to broaden one's horizons, following local Thai customs will ensure a more enjoyable visit to Thailand.

Many theorists and scholars believe that gender is not determined by one's sexual anatomy.

Hinduism is not just a theology. It is a holistic way of life. The Vedas and Puranas deal with the arts and culture, medicine and health and other aspects of life.

Taize is a style of meditative singing and centering prayer practiced by a community of brothers in Taize, France, and by smaller prayer communities throughout the world.

Nearly 500 years later, Wittenberg, Germany, continues to celebrate the wedding of Martin Luther to Katharina von Bora.

Some people seem compelled to undertake terrifyingly inane exploits that lead to them paying the ultimate price.

Before venturing out into the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, reviewing past novels will help the reader understand who's who and what's what.

Shaka was 23 when he started waging war in earnest, as a member of the Mtetwa IziCwe regiment.

A brief explanation as to each of the branches of yoga and how they can be applied in your day to day life.

Before Julie Andrews played Victor/Victoria, and before Disney made Mulan, Shakespeare had Viola.

Right around the time that Martin Luther was posting his 95 Theses in Wittenberg Germany, another Protestant reformer was doing similar things in the Swiss city of Zurich

The Vestal Virgins were perhaps the most prized priestesses of Rome, because they protected what was most sacred among the city's ideals - the home fires.

Tertullian gave the name of heretic to those who of their own choose false doctrines.

Heresies emerged in the early church in part because there was no uniformity in doctrine.

Learn how to avoid ego sex where one or both partners feel used, betrayed, or catered to by their partner for the sake of personal satisfaction or validation.

Ever wanted to watch a gay themed movie, but not known what to pick? Here are seven recommendations for powerful dramas to start a budding film collection.

The sage Kapila, an incarnation of Vishnu, explains the Sankhya Yoga to his mother Devahuti so as to enable her to attain salvation.

Scuttled off by Fox Searchlight - even overdubbing is botched - "Miss March" shows glimmers of the Whitest Kids U'Know's cockeyed comedy, but is nothing worth pinning up.

Priest, written by Jimmy McGovern and starring Linus Roache and Robert Carlyle, is a controversial gay film about a man of God who's sexuality causes a crisis of faith.

Brahma created Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa as the first man and woman. One of their daughters, Devahuti, was married to sage Kardam as ordained by Vishnu.