Queer futurism is an emerging field that explores the possibilities of alternative futures for LGBTQ+ people. It challenges traditional narratives about the future and envisions new worlds where...
LGBT Believers
LGBT believers face an internal struggle when trying to find harmony between their religious beliefs and their sexual identity. Many people are taught from childhood that...
Radical freedom is an ideal that promotes individual autonomy and self-determination without external constraints or limitations. It emphasizes the importance of individual choice and the ability to...
Spiritual engagement is the practice of connecting to something greater than oneself through various forms of belief systems, rituals, and practices. It can involve religious or non-religious...
Ritualized Acts of Remembrance, Gratitude, and Celebration Facilitate Identity Integration and Resilience
What are Rituals?
A ritual is an act that follows a set pattern of behavior and usually...
There has been increasing attention paid to the role that family plays in shaping an individual's religious beliefs and identity. Studies have shown that individuals who come from religious families...
What are spiritual spaces?
Spiritual spaces can be defined as places where people come together to express their beliefs, practices, and experiences of the divine or sacred. These spaces may...
The tension between identity, faith, and freedom is an age-old debate that has been explored extensively within various fields such as philosophy, psychology, sociology, and theology. In the context...
How do parental, peer, and media influences interact to shape self-concept and identity clarity?
Parent Influence
Parent influence is one of the most significant factors that shapes an...
The way society perceives same-sex relationships influences the mental health and wellbeing of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) individuals, making them more vulnerable to...