Queer Experiences of Migration, Exile, and Diaspora Inform Ethical and Philosophical Questions About Belonging
Migration, exile, and diaspora are complex phenomena that have been studied from...
Sacred Narratives of Exile, Suffering, and Redemption
Sacred narratives are stories from religious texts that reflect the experience of believers who have been marginalized due to their gender...
How does the experience of exile or marginalization resonate with historical mystical traditions and spiritual quests?
The answer to this question lies in the intersection between personal,...
Suffering is often seen as an injustice, but it can also be a test of character. In the Bible, God allows Job to suffer great losses so that he may learn to trust Him more deeply and become wiser....
Exile is an experience that can be challenging and transformative for individuals who are seeking to explore their spiritual beliefs beyond the confines of traditional faith communities. It involves...
Is the rejection of Western moralism an act of liberation or the beginning of a new spiritual exile?
The question of whether the rejection of Western moralism is an act of liberation or the...
How does exile from faith communities influence moral reasoning and ethical self-concept among LGBTQ individuals?
Exile from faith communities can have profound effects on an individual's moral...
Can spiritual exile become a sacred journey toward deeper personal revelation?
Spiritual exile can be defined as the experience of feeling disconnected from one's spiritual roots, beliefs,...
In modern times, human beings have increasingly become more mobile than ever before, traveling from one place to another for various reasons such as education, work, leisure, etc. This mobility has...
In the Bible, God's presence is often associated with specific places.
The Israelites were told to bring their sacrifices to the tabernacle in Exodus chapter 29. In this case, it was not enough...