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Debunking Biblical Notions of ‘Sexual Sin’ Through Dark Religious Play with Order of E

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Event Series Event Series: Monday Night Classes

October 14 @ 7:15 pm – 9:30 pm

This class will challenge the conventional ideas of “sexual sin” by examining how these concepts have been used as tools of control rather than as expressions of true spirituality. We will explore how religious role play can serve as a powerful form of resistance and a means of healing from both individual and societal spiritual abuse.

In the first half, we’ll delve into the historical harm caused in the name of Biblical sexual morality. We will critically examine how religious leaders have imposed prohibitions on various forms of sexual pleasure, using shame, stigma, and even violence to control and persecute those who deviate from their norms. By understanding the power dynamics at play, we can begin to reject these violations of fundamental human rights and find freedom in reclaiming our own narratives.

The second half of the class will focus on the practical aspects of religious role play. From conceptualization to execution, we’ll discuss how to design scenes that blend theatrical elements with personal expression. Topics will include crafting narratives, setting the stage, and creating costumes and props. We’ll showcase items from our personal collection, provide demonstrations, and engage participants in small group activities to design their own scenarios. Handouts and resources for further learning will be provided, along with an open Q&A to foster a deeper understanding of this transformative practice.

Presenter Bio:

Order of E is a bishop in an independent Catholic church, currently serving two progressive congregations in the US Southwest, and has been in ministry for 27 years. He has long served as a volunteer with various organizations which provide assistance to refugees, LGBTQIA+ people, the unhoused, the poor, people in other marginalized communities, people who have been spiritually abused, and in political and human rights activism. He has been published in “Trans-Kin: A Guide for Family & Friends of Transgender People” and has written regular columns for two newspapers. He is a writer and actor for stage and screen, and for several decades has been a non-credentialed sexuality educator. “E,” as he’s often called, has presented at BDSM clubs and events in Phoenix (APEX) and in Tucson (Desert Dominion, the InPain Asylum, Behind Closed Doors, and rebooted/revamped) on topics such as theatrical role play, scene design, enthusiastic consent, harm reduction, fire play, wax play, piercing, and more. He currently owns and operates a private educational and play space in Tucson. In his personal practice of BDSM, he specializes in dark psychological forms of immersive erotic theater, including religious play, dark age play, and others forms of edgy erotic experience. He identifies as polyamorous and pansexual and has one long-term partner and a few play partners.

Open to All Current APEX (and Reciprocal) Members

FREE for All Access Members Always, $5 for Standard (Pay Per Event) or Reciprocal Members. You can renew at the door, and Pay Per Event Members can pay in person.

Please note: All attendees MUST be members. Guests are not permitted (unless you have already purchased an Ancillary Membership which is very uncommon).

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