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Christianity: Similarly, Christianity has historically condemned incest, with biblical laws against such relationships aimed at maintaining social order. Church teachings heavily influenced societal perceptions and legal frameworks regarding incest throughout history.
Buddhism and Hinduism: In contrast, early Buddhist narratives sometimes described incest as necessary for preserving bloodlines within royal families, while Hindu texts portrayed incestuous relationships as morally complex and often allegorical, rather than literal practices.
Taoism: In Taoist philosophy, incest serves as a symbolic representation of unity and balance within familial and cosmic relationships, rather than as a practice typically endorsed.