Queer mystics face unique challenges when it comes to navigating their spiritual practices within religious institutions that may be hostile towards LGBTQ+ individuals. This can create tension...
Queer theology is an emerging field within religious studies that explores the relationship between gender and spirituality from a queer perspective. It challenges traditional Christian teachings...
Queer liberation and justice are essential issues that continue to shape society today. Queer studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores the experiences of individuals who identify outside...
Queer Politics is an umbrella term used to describe the diverse range of social movements that aim to create equitable access to power for all people regardless of their sexual orientation or gender...
This essay will examine how queer believers can express gratitude through acts of sacred defiance against religious shame. Religious shame is when individuals experience guilt or discomfort for their...
Legal Recognition and Rights for Non-Traditional Families
The issue of whether and how to recognize same-sex couples and their children has been discussed since the 1980s, when the first such...
The term "chosen family" refers to individuals who have created their own familial bonds outside of traditional blood relations, often in response to their lack of connection or acceptance from their...
Supportive Friendships Within Queer Circles
Queer circles are communities of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, queer, questioning, intersex, agender, asexual,...
Love is an extremely powerful force that can often challenge the assumption that morality is universally applicable to all individuals. When it comes to matters related to love, many people believe...
Visibility vs Erasure in Queer Cultural History
Historically, there has been a conflict between the visibility and erasure of queer identities in mainstream culture. On one hand, some members of...