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HOW RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AUTHORITY IS CHALLENGED BY SAMESEX ATTRACTIONS AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR LGBT MEMBERS

In many traditional religions, same-sex attraction is seen as an immoral or even sinful behavior.
Some religious leaders have taken steps to become more inclusive and welcoming to members of the...

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EXPLORING THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN MENTAL HEALTH: IS IT A TOOL FOR BELONGING OR SPIRITUAL ADDICTION?

Does religious dependency operate as a psychological mechanism of belonging or a spiritual addiction to authority?
Religion is often thought of as a way for people to connect with a higher power...

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THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN QUEER EMBODIMENT, SEXUALITY, AND DIVINITY

The concept of queer embodiment is the idea that human beings are not confined to binary gender identities, but rather exist on a spectrum of identity that can change and evolve throughout their...

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THE COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL LIVED EXPERIENCE, RELATIONAL INSIGHT, AND AUTHORITATIVE STRUCTURES

In contemporary society, there is a widespread belief that traditional authority structures are no longer relevant or effective in shaping people's lives. As such, many individuals turn to...

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THEOLOGY: EXPLORING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AUTHORITY VS. INTIMACY APPROACHES

Theology is the study of God or gods, religion, and spiritual belief systems. When it comes to approaching the divine, there are two main ways: through authority or intimacy. Authority-based...

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HOW LIVED EXPERIENCE SHAPES OUR THEOLOGY: THE ROLE OF SEXUALITY AND GENDER IDENTITY

Lived experience is an important part of many people's religious beliefs and practices. It can provide valuable insights into how they understand God and their relationship to Him. For some, it may...

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THE COMPLEXITY OF FREEDOM IN AN ONTOLOGICAL AND POLITICAL CONTEXT

Ontology is the philosophical study of the nature of being, existence, or reality. It seeks to answer fundamental questions about what exists and why it exists. Politics, on the other hand, refers to...

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HOW THEOLOGY CAN REMAIN AUTHORITATIVE WHILE INCLUDING ALL PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUNDS OR EXPERIENCES

Theology is the study of religious beliefs and practices, and it has been an important part of human civilization since ancient times.
There is a growing concern that theology's authority may be...

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SEXUALITY & POWER: HOW QUEER ARTISTS SHAPED CREATIVE EXPRESSION

The word "queer" is often used to describe people who are not heterosexual or cisgender, but there have been many different ways it has been defined throughout history. In the past, queer artists...

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THE IMPACT OF INTERPRETATION ON RELIGIOUS AUTHORITY: DOES DEMOCRACY OR DESTABILIZATION PREVAIL?

Does the act of interpretation democratize revelation or destabilize authority? This is a question that has been debated by scholars, religious leaders, and laypeople alike for centuries. On one...

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