While I agree with your notion that everyone has their own viewpoint on events in life, I believe that the original posting (being an extract of a larger volume) was actually attempting to ascertain the origin of the kiss using standard scientific procedures.

All that we know of our own past, not to include what has been written in religious documents as they are, for the most part, held above scientific scrutiny, has been discovered through the use of scientific research. Such research is held to the highest standards due to the constant review process provided by fellow scientists.

That being said, I think you’re shortchanging all of the research that goes into studying human behavior by writing if off as everyone has their own viewpoint, and each one is just as valid as the next.

Having said all of that, without speculating why we kiss, there is something romantic about using all of our senses in that act. I look forward to kissing my wife in 50 days when we get married.

There is far more info in the comments than the article. Shame! Even as an advertisement, it is dismally lacking in substance.

E.g., kissing cannot have anything to do with any one religion’s or culture’s beliefs. Kissing is universal among humans. Heck! Many animals do their equivalent: dogs lick & sniff, primates sniff & nit-pick, etc. These are always actions either indicating affection or passion. So, what corollary is there between kissing & further sensual or sexual actions? This article misses the point, despite the suggestive title.