Marginalized individuals have always had to find alternative means for spiritual growth due to their lack of access to formal religious institutions. They often turn to nature, art, music,...
In contemporary society, identity concealment is becoming increasingly commonplace due to various factors such as social stigma, discrimination, and harassment. This phenomenon has been linked to...
Narrative, testimony, and creative expression are three modes of learning that play an important role in queer spiritual formation. Narratives refer to stories, accounts, or descriptions of...
Can Performance Be Prayer, Costume Be Scripture, And Glitter Be Sacrament?
It is often said that art imitates life, but what about when life itself becomes art? In recent years, there has been an...
Individuals who have experienced discrimination can find ways to transform their painful experiences into sources of empowerment and motivation for social change. They may draw on various forms of...
Ritualized Affirmation in Queer Spiritual Formation
Queer spiritual formation involves developing an understanding of one's gender identity, sexual orientation, and spiritual beliefs through...
I will discuss how creative expression can act as both a form of philosophical inquiry and a medium for liberation. Through the use of storytelling, art, music, poetry, dance, performance, and other...
Socio-Political Climates Influence Creative Expression Among Queer Artists and Writers
Creativity is essential to human existence, and it takes many forms, including artistic expression through...
The study of queer identities, their expression, and spiritual exploration is an exciting field that has been gaining traction in recent years. This article will explore how these elements interact...
How do pride rituals, symbols, and collective performances function as living repositories of queer struggle, resilience, and collective identity? Queer Pride Month is an annual celebration observed...