Carnalities

/kɑrˈnælɪtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of carnality; instances or expressions of bodily desires, sensual pleasures, or the state of being carnal.

Etymology

From carnality, derived from Latin carnis 'flesh,' with the plural suffix -ies; represents multiple manifestations of fleshly nature.

Kelly Says

Medieval theologians spent enormous energy categorizing carnalities as sins—so much intellectual effort devoted to condemning the desires that are literally built into our biology.

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Gender History

Plural of carnality; inherits the historical gendering of flesh and body as feminine vice. Reformation and medieval theology disproportionately condemned women's bodies via language of carnality.

Inclusive Usage

When discussing multiple instances of bodily existence or sensuality, use 'embodied experiences' or 'physical dimensions' to avoid shame-laden framing.

Inclusive Alternatives

["embodied experiences","physical dimensions","sensory experiences"]

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