Perversion, Religion, and the Belief in the Other

This chapter explores the interplay of perversion, religion, and the belief in the existence of the other, focusing on the concept of the big other in the Christian tradition. It examines the role of the pervert in attempting to fill the hole in the other and provide support or supply for the big other, emphasizing the asymmetry between exhibitionistic and voyeuristic acts. The chapter also delves into the limitations of prayer, worship, and the faith of the pervert in the big other.