Articles related to "Celibate"
A is for Asexuality
A is for Asexuality, the little known preference. Defining asexuality.
gay • lesbian • asexual • celibate
A is for Asexuality, the little known preference. Defining asexuality.
gay • lesbian • asexual • celibate
Why Are Catholic Priests Celibate?
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?
why are catholic priests celibate • priestly celibacy • celibacy • value of celibacy • celibacy tradition
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?
why are catholic priests celibate • priestly celibacy • celibacy • value of celibacy • celibacy tradition
Celibacy
An examination of celibacy -- its role in Buddhist practice and spiritual practice in general.
celibacy • buddhism • buddhist • monks • nuns
An examination of celibacy -- its role in Buddhist practice and spiritual practice in general.
celibacy • buddhism • buddhist • monks • nuns
Brahmacharya Ashram Or The Student Stage
The human life span is divided into four ashrams or stages. Brahmacharya Ashram is the first stage in which the student receives spiritual instruction.
brahmacharya ashram • celibacy • bhagavata purana • manu smriti • veda vyasa
The human life span is divided into four ashrams or stages. Brahmacharya Ashram is the first stage in which the student receives spiritual instruction.
brahmacharya ashram • celibacy • bhagavata purana • manu smriti • veda vyasa
Married Priests—A Lutheran Perspective
There is a current debate over whether Rome should allow the clergy to marry. For Lutherans the issue was settled roughly 500 years ago. I offer my views on the debate, as well as Luther's views and the views of the Lutheran theologians who wrote the Smalcald Articles.
clergy • marriage • celibacy • pedophilia • sexual abuse
There is a current debate over whether Rome should allow the clergy to marry. For Lutherans the issue was settled roughly 500 years ago. I offer my views on the debate, as well as Luther's views and the views of the Lutheran theologians who wrote the Smalcald Articles.
clergy • marriage • celibacy • pedophilia • sexual abuse
Ecclesiastical Slavic View of Sex
Chapter 1 of "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs" describes the ecclesiastical view of sexuality.
sex • sexuality • slavs • slavic • orthodox
Chapter 1 of "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs" describes the ecclesiastical view of sexuality.
sex • sexuality • slavs • slavic • orthodox
Kentucky's Bluegrass Region - Historic Sites
A day spent in the heart of Kentucky, the Bluegrass Region, is sure to please anyone who appreciates history and culture.
old fort harrod state park • shakertown • shaker village at pleasant hill • shakers • united society of believers in christ's second com
A day spent in the heart of Kentucky, the Bluegrass Region, is sure to please anyone who appreciates history and culture.
old fort harrod state park • shakertown • shaker village at pleasant hill • shakers • united society of believers in christ's second com
The Priesthood of All Believers
The Priesthood of All Believers involved Christian communities in proclaiming the word, praying for each other, confessing their sins, and facilitating discipline.
the priesthood of all believers • characteristics of a universal priesthood • political implications of luther's priesthood • responsibilities of christians as priests • luther's interpretation of christian responsibilit
The Priesthood of All Believers involved Christian communities in proclaiming the word, praying for each other, confessing their sins, and facilitating discipline.
the priesthood of all believers • characteristics of a universal priesthood • political implications of luther's priesthood • responsibilities of christians as priests • luther's interpretation of christian responsibilit
Command Hallucinations
Command hallucinations are often thought to be the most serious. My friends and I "had to" do a lot of weird things, which we may laugh about now, but isn't there an implicit command in "having to do something"?
psychosis • psychotic • delusions • hallucinations • command hallucinations
Command hallucinations are often thought to be the most serious. My friends and I "had to" do a lot of weird things, which we may laugh about now, but isn't there an implicit command in "having to do something"?
psychosis • psychotic • delusions • hallucinations • command hallucinations
Orthodox monasticism
Monasticism and the monastic life are basic features of Orthodox Christianity, yet many Orthodox Christians life far from a monastery and have never visited one.
monks • monastery • monasteries • monasticism • monk
Monasticism and the monastic life are basic features of Orthodox Christianity, yet many Orthodox Christians life far from a monastery and have never visited one.
monks • monastery • monasteries • monasticism • monk
Marie d' Oignies, Mother of the Beguine Movement
How the saintly life of Marie D'Oignies, with the help of her champion, Jacques de Vitry, ensures the survival of the Beguines.
beguines • medieval women’s lay movement • marie d’oignies • ascetic • catholic church
How the saintly life of Marie D'Oignies, with the help of her champion, Jacques de Vitry, ensures the survival of the Beguines.
beguines • medieval women’s lay movement • marie d’oignies • ascetic • catholic church
Margery Kempe: An Introduction,
This article provides a brief introduction to the life of the late medieval English mystic and laywoman, Margery of Kempe
margery of kempe
This article provides a brief introduction to the life of the late medieval English mystic and laywoman, Margery of Kempe
margery of kempe
The Marriage of William the Conqueror
Duke William of Normandy's marriage to Matilda of Flanders; and why he believed himself to be the rightful heir to the throne of England. This article is part two in the series "The Private Life of William the Conqueror."
william the conqueror • matilda • flanders • baldwin • edward the confessor
Duke William of Normandy's marriage to Matilda of Flanders; and why he believed himself to be the rightful heir to the throne of England. This article is part two in the series "The Private Life of William the Conqueror."
william the conqueror • matilda • flanders • baldwin • edward the confessor
New Forums for LDS Sexuality Discussion
The attitude of the Mormon church towards sexuality is complicated, but a one forum attempts to ease the problems that LDS couples sometimes have.
lds sexuality • mormon sexuality • temple weddings • mormon couples • lds couples
The attitude of the Mormon church towards sexuality is complicated, but a one forum attempts to ease the problems that LDS couples sometimes have.
lds sexuality • mormon sexuality • temple weddings • mormon couples • lds couples
Opus Dei in their Critics' Words
Opus Dei was founded in 1928 but it was the 21st century and Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code that shot it to fame and lay it open to many critics.
opus dei criticisms and concerns • opus dei awareness network • opus dei corporal mortification • opus dei cult • opus dei recruitment techniques
Opus Dei was founded in 1928 but it was the 21st century and Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code that shot it to fame and lay it open to many critics.
opus dei criticisms and concerns • opus dei awareness network • opus dei corporal mortification • opus dei cult • opus dei recruitment techniques
Shakuntala - I
This is the story of Kalidasa's most famous epic. The heroine is the offspring of a beautiful celestial courtesan ans an all-powerful king turned sage. The hero a king of the most reknowned dynasty in Indian mythology. This part relates how they meet, fall in love and get married.
dushyant • lunar dynasty • pururava • shantanu • kanva
This is the story of Kalidasa's most famous epic. The heroine is the offspring of a beautiful celestial courtesan ans an all-powerful king turned sage. The hero a king of the most reknowned dynasty in Indian mythology. This part relates how they meet, fall in love and get married.
dushyant • lunar dynasty • pururava • shantanu • kanva
The Lambeth Conference and Authority in the Anglican Communion
Lambeth last year was a hotbed of controversy and painful experience for many groups of Anglicans. Here is an explanation of what Lambeth is and is not.
lambeth conference • archbishop of canterbury • george carey • homosexuality • anglican
Lambeth last year was a hotbed of controversy and painful experience for many groups of Anglicans. Here is an explanation of what Lambeth is and is not.
lambeth conference • archbishop of canterbury • george carey • homosexuality • anglican
"Panch Kanya" or Five Virgins
An enigmatic verse from Sanskrit about these five women has baffled scholars for long and though there have been numerous interpretations none have been satisfactory.
panch kanya • ahalya • draupadi • kunti • tara
An enigmatic verse from Sanskrit about these five women has baffled scholars for long and though there have been numerous interpretations none have been satisfactory.
panch kanya • ahalya • draupadi • kunti • tara
An Introduction to Jainism
Jainism is a religion that focuses on avoiding negative karma and achieving liberation of the soul.
jainism • jain • enlightenment • liberation of the soul • karma
Jainism is a religion that focuses on avoiding negative karma and achieving liberation of the soul.
jainism • jain • enlightenment • liberation of the soul • karma
Artist Guido Reni
Once called the Divine Guido, Reni took many posthumous critical punches in the late 19th century, but recent years have brought renewed appreciation and respect.
guido reni • raphael • italian painters • lodovico carracci • annibale carracci
Once called the Divine Guido, Reni took many posthumous critical punches in the late 19th century, but recent years have brought renewed appreciation and respect.
guido reni • raphael • italian painters • lodovico carracci • annibale carracci
Blood Ties Differs From Blood Books
In 2007, Tanya Huff's "Blood" books served as the basis for the Blood Ties television series. There are several interesting differences between the books and the series.
blood ties • blood books • tanya huff • vampires • henry fitzroy
In 2007, Tanya Huff's "Blood" books served as the basis for the Blood Ties television series. There are several interesting differences between the books and the series.
blood ties • blood books • tanya huff • vampires • henry fitzroy
Chinese Ghost Marriage
A Chinese ghost marriage (also called a "spirit marriage") is a fascinating tradition in which the husband, the wife, or both are no longer living.
chinese ghost marriage • ghost marriage • spirit marriage • ghost marriages for women • ghost marriages for men
A Chinese ghost marriage (also called a "spirit marriage") is a fascinating tradition in which the husband, the wife, or both are no longer living.
chinese ghost marriage • ghost marriage • spirit marriage • ghost marriages for women • ghost marriages for men
Color Therapy Healing
Using color for therapy is one method in Ayurvedic medicine to create a balance of the tridosha, the key to well-being.
color therapy healing • tridosha • using color for therapy • what is color therapy • ayurvedic treatments
Using color for therapy is one method in Ayurvedic medicine to create a balance of the tridosha, the key to well-being.
color therapy healing • tridosha • using color for therapy • what is color therapy • ayurvedic treatments
Kawanakajima: Five Battles in 11 Years
Kawanakajima is a valley deep in the Alps of central Japan. Between 1553 and 1564, it was the location of 5 epic confrontations between 2 of Japans greatest warlords.
kawanakajima • takeda shingen • uesugi kenshin • takeda • uesugi
Kawanakajima is a valley deep in the Alps of central Japan. Between 1553 and 1564, it was the location of 5 epic confrontations between 2 of Japans greatest warlords.
kawanakajima • takeda shingen • uesugi kenshin • takeda • uesugi
Mrs Bernard Shaw
'Shaw - The Ascent of The Superman' delves into GBS's sex life, but his wife remains enigmatic.
charlotte payne-townshend • george bernard shaw wife • gbs • sex-life • ellen terry
'Shaw - The Ascent of The Superman' delves into GBS's sex life, but his wife remains enigmatic.
charlotte payne-townshend • george bernard shaw wife • gbs • sex-life • ellen terry
Opus Dei in Its Own Words
A look at Opus Dei in their own words and not those of their critics, and a look at their responses to the allegations voiced in Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code.
about opus dei • opus dei membership • opus dei and the da vinci code • criticisms of opus dei • opus dei monks
A look at Opus Dei in their own words and not those of their critics, and a look at their responses to the allegations voiced in Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code.
about opus dei • opus dei membership • opus dei and the da vinci code • criticisms of opus dei • opus dei monks
Prithu’s Ascension
Prithu leaves the kingdom to Vijitashwa and enters Vanaprastha ashram. After performing austere meditations he gives up his physical body.
prithu • vijitashwa • arci • vanaprastha • jiv atma
Prithu leaves the kingdom to Vijitashwa and enters Vanaprastha ashram. After performing austere meditations he gives up his physical body.
prithu • vijitashwa • arci • vanaprastha • jiv atma
Sex Before Marriage
Sexual behavior before marriage has changed over time becoming normal for a high percentage of Americans, including teenagers regardless of religious beliefs.
sex and teenagers • premarital sex • sexual behavior • sex before marriage • teenage pregnancy
Sexual behavior before marriage has changed over time becoming normal for a high percentage of Americans, including teenagers regardless of religious beliefs.
sex and teenagers • premarital sex • sexual behavior • sex before marriage • teenage pregnancy
Sexual Behavior
The sexuality of patients with personality disorders is thwarted and stunted.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The sexuality of patients with personality disorders is thwarted and stunted.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
St. Ambrose
Many 'Doctors of the Church' were considered to have been given special graces by God which allowed them to understand God in a special way.
st. ambrose • seventh doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
Many 'Doctors of the Church' were considered to have been given special graces by God which allowed them to understand God in a special way.
st. ambrose • seventh doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
The Four Ashrams or Life Stages
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.
vedic philosophy • vedas • hinduism • ashrams • brahmacharya
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.
vedic philosophy • vedas • hinduism • ashrams • brahmacharya
The Odor of Sanctity
Holy Saints who emitted the Odors of Sanctity are said to have emitted the aroma of virtue.
miracles • catholic miracles • bilocation • levitation • the odor of sanctity
Holy Saints who emitted the Odors of Sanctity are said to have emitted the aroma of virtue.
miracles • catholic miracles • bilocation • levitation • the odor of sanctity
Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
Being a vegan or vegetarian at the holidays does not mean you have to eat beans out of a can. Try these fast recipes for a soup, vegetable and dessert.
vegan dessert • vegan chocolate mousse • vegan spiced squash soup • vegan candied carrots • vegan holidays
Being a vegan or vegetarian at the holidays does not mean you have to eat beans out of a can. Try these fast recipes for a soup, vegetable and dessert.
vegan dessert • vegan chocolate mousse • vegan spiced squash soup • vegan candied carrots • vegan holidays
Who Were the Gugliemites?
Tertullian gave the name of heretic to those who of their own choose false doctrines.
gugliemites • gugliema • heresy • heresies • heretics
Tertullian gave the name of heretic to those who of their own choose false doctrines.
gugliemites • gugliema • heresy • heresies • heretics
Born on December 25th
A look at the story of the Sun God Mithras and its comparison to the Christians' Jesus Christ
mithra • december 25 • christmas • god • jesus christ
A look at the story of the Sun God Mithras and its comparison to the Christians' Jesus Christ
mithra • december 25 • christmas • god • jesus christ
Controversy that's worth the effort
<i>Priest</i>, directed by Antonia Bird, a brilliantly constructed story about a young priest's struggle with his faith.
priest • robert carlyle • gay films
<i>Priest</i>, directed by Antonia Bird, a brilliantly constructed story about a young priest's struggle with his faith.
priest • robert carlyle • gay films
Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
A very introductory piece on the Japanese tradition of Jodu Shinshu Buddhism.
buddhism • japanese buddhism • jodu shinshu • reno buddhist temple • new years services
A very introductory piece on the Japanese tradition of Jodu Shinshu Buddhism.
buddhism • japanese buddhism • jodu shinshu • reno buddhist temple • new years services
PLANT PARENTHOOD
For plants sex isn't fun and games. It's all about reproduction.
sexual reproduction • asexual propagation • figs • fig wasps • date palms
For plants sex isn't fun and games. It's all about reproduction.
sexual reproduction • asexual propagation • figs • fig wasps • date palms
Rolling Stone Magazine: Turning Rebellion Into Money
Rolling Stone magazine continues to shame itself by pandering to the lowest common denominator in the music biz food chain - the consumer
rolling stone magazine • rock and roll star culture • snake oil sideshow musos actors faux celebrities • rolling stone tripe • rolling stone 50 moments feature
Rolling Stone magazine continues to shame itself by pandering to the lowest common denominator in the music biz food chain - the consumer
rolling stone magazine • rock and roll star culture • snake oil sideshow musos actors faux celebrities • rolling stone tripe • rolling stone 50 moments feature
What I Learned in Catholic School
An irreverent yet affectionate look back.
catholic • school • girls • boys • education
An irreverent yet affectionate look back.
catholic • school • girls • boys • education
Can Sex Lead to Enlightenment?
An examination of tantric and Buddhist views on the connection between sex and enlightenment
buddhist views on sex • pop tanta • tantric sex • celibacy • sex and enlightenment
An examination of tantric and Buddhist views on the connection between sex and enlightenment
buddhist views on sex • pop tanta • tantric sex • celibacy • sex and enlightenment
DVD Review - Dominick Dunne, After the Party
This superior film does a nice job of recounting the rocky life story of a latter-day practitioner of what used to be called New Journalism.
dominick dunne • vanity fair • phil spector • lana clarkson • o.j. simpson
This superior film does a nice job of recounting the rocky life story of a latter-day practitioner of what used to be called New Journalism.
dominick dunne • vanity fair • phil spector • lana clarkson • o.j. simpson
Marketing and PR- an Uneasy Relationship?
The specific role, relative importance and relationship of the PR and Marketing departments varies between organisations.
marketing and pr • public relations v marketing • marketing opposition public relations • relationship marketing pr • pr organisation
The specific role, relative importance and relationship of the PR and Marketing departments varies between organisations.
marketing and pr • public relations v marketing • marketing opposition public relations • relationship marketing pr • pr organisation
Mormon Position on Homosexuality
A thorough summary of the Mormon church stance on homosexuality, plus how the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints deals with gay Mormons and Mormon lesbians.
mormon position homosexuality • gay mormon • mormon homosexuality • gay marriage mormon • mormons gay marriage
A thorough summary of the Mormon church stance on homosexuality, plus how the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints deals with gay Mormons and Mormon lesbians.
mormon position homosexuality • gay mormon • mormon homosexuality • gay marriage mormon • mormons gay marriage
The Petrovic-Njegos Dynasty of Montenegro
The Petrovic-Njegos dynasty ruled Montenegro for centuries, but King Nikola I was the only member of this royal family to rule as king.
montenegro • petrovic-njegos dynasty • king nikola i • balkan wars • serbia
The Petrovic-Njegos dynasty ruled Montenegro for centuries, but King Nikola I was the only member of this royal family to rule as king.
montenegro • petrovic-njegos dynasty • king nikola i • balkan wars • serbia
VH1's Real Chance of Love 2 - Episode 2
Real and Chance take Sassy, Spanish Fly, Blonde Baller, Pocahontas and Junk on a date to the prom themed "Love is in the Stallionaire." Wiggly gets eliminated.
real chance of love 2 episode two • second episode of real chance of love 2 • who got sent home on real chance of love 2 • who gets eliminated on real chance of love 2 • the stallionaires real and chance
Real and Chance take Sassy, Spanish Fly, Blonde Baller, Pocahontas and Junk on a date to the prom themed "Love is in the Stallionaire." Wiggly gets eliminated.
real chance of love 2 episode two • second episode of real chance of love 2 • who got sent home on real chance of love 2 • who gets eliminated on real chance of love 2 • the stallionaires real and chance
VH1's Real Chance of Love 2 - Episode 3
The Real Chance of Love cast competes in a dance competition for Real and Chance's music video for The Stallionaires. Aloha gets sent home instead of Apple.
real chance of love 2 - back in the saddle • who gets sent home on real chance of love 2 • real chance of love 2 cast • what happened on real chance of love 2 • real chance of love 2 elimination
The Real Chance of Love cast competes in a dance competition for Real and Chance's music video for The Stallionaires. Aloha gets sent home instead of Apple.
real chance of love 2 - back in the saddle • who gets sent home on real chance of love 2 • real chance of love 2 cast • what happened on real chance of love 2 • real chance of love 2 elimination
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