Religious celibacy brings inclusive fitness benefits
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DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2022.0965
Abstract: The influence of inclusive fitness interests on the evolution of human institutions remains unclear. Religious celibacy constitutes an especially puzzling institution, often deemed maladaptive. Here, we present sociodemographic data from an agropastoralist Buddhist population in… read more here.
Keywords: inclusive fitness; brings inclusive; religious celibacy; fitness ... See more keywords
Why Are Non-Heterosexual Males Attracted to Religious Celibacy? A Case for the ‘Gay Shaman’ Theory
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DOI: 10.46469/mq.2018.59.2.4
Abstract: There are elevated levels of non-heterosexual orientation and pedophilia among male religious celibates, such as Catholic priests and certain shamans. Based on cross-cultural empirical studies, it is argued that the most likely explanation is that… read more here.
Keywords: males attracted; religious celibacy; attracted religious; non heterosexual ... See more keywords