Why are religions generally against sex, and why is this perspective different in some teachings?
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"Religions condemn sex to instill guilt and fear, diverting our vital energy into ambition and obedience; yet when embraced consciously, sex can transform into a doorway to love and enlightenment."
According to Osho, religions condemn sex to create guilt, fear, and misery—tools for domination that divert vital sexual energy into ambition, greed, and obedience. Sex is a fundamental life force and, met consciously, becomes a doorway to love, no-mind, and enlightenment. Hence teachings like his integrate sex rather than repress it, letting joy mature into meditation.
Some say sex is bad to control you, but it’s natural, and if you meet it with love and awareness it can lead you to calm, happy inner peace.
Why this matters practically
- Drop sexual guilt to reduce anxiety and manipulation.
- Channel love and awareness in intimacy to deepen meditation.
- Avoid replacing unmet love with ambition or hoarding.
- Channel love and awareness in intimacy to deepen meditation.
- Avoid replacing unmet love with ambition or hoarding.
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