Religion and Sex Or Studies in the Pathology of Religious Development

By Chapman Cohen

Book Overview

Religion and Sex Or Studies in the Pathology of Religious Development is a book written by J.M. Cohen and S.J. Chapman. The book explores the relationship between religion and sex, and how it affects the development of religious beliefs and practices. The authors argue that the repression of sexual desires and the glorification of celibacy in many religions can lead to psychological and emotional problems, and even pathological behavior. The book draws on a wide range of sources, including religious texts, psychology, and anthropology, to examine the impact of sexual repression on religious development. The authors also explore the ways in which sexuality has been used as a tool of religious control and manipulation throughout history. Religion and Sex Or Studies in the Pathology of Religious Development is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges traditional views on the relationship between religion and sexuality.1919. The following pages are an attempt to more completely apply scientific principles to religious beliefs. Contents: science and the supernatural; primitive mind and its environment; religion of mental disease; sex and religion in primitive life; influence of sexual and pathological states on religious belief; stream of tendency; religious epidemics; witch mania; summary and conclusion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162594691
• ISBN13: 9781162594699
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"