... 122-123). The reason for this connection between religion and sexuality is due to the fact that the limbic system, which mediates sexual and religious experiences, may abnormally link the two. Limbic control over violence, sexuality and eating, can also explain the many mystical and religious practices involving the ritual control over sex and food (which have come to be known ... ...

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... there's not one a specific way to use the "correct (use) of language" when speaking in a theological perspective. McCutcheon discusses how implementing a "name" accurately can become an issue in two instances, both of which are in relation to the academic study of religion. He discusses how a gender neutral God language is often used within the feminist movement. Even in contemporary ... to the persuasive powers of the feminist movement. Diminishing or completely removing God related masculine terms are being replaced with the terms Comforter, Redeemer, etc. McCutcheon attempts to disti...

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