How does dialogue between generations influence the adoption of inclusive practices in religious education and ritual?
It is important to understand that religions have played an integral role in...
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: Intergenerational dialogues drive inclusivity in religious education and ritual practices
Mentorship is an important aspect in many areas of life, including faith communities. Mentorship refers to a relationship between two individuals where one person provides guidance, support, and...
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: Mentorship for lgbt youth navigating challenges & developing resilience
The healing process for individuals who have experienced religious trauma due to their sexual orientation or gender identity is often a complicated one, but recent research suggests that seeing...
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: How seeing positive portrayals of lgbt spirituality can heal religious trauma
The term "queer" is used to describe people who do not fit into traditional categories of gender identity or sexual orientation. Queer individuals may experience unique challenges related to their...
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: How internalized stigma impacts ethical decisionmaking among queer believers
What is Spiritual Trauma?
Spiritual trauma refers to the emotional pain caused by negative experiences related to faith, religion, or spiritual practices. It can result from abuse, manipulation,...
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: Exploring the impact of sex on spiritual trauma: can contemplative practices offer relief?
I will discuss the spiritual and psychological effects of religious exile, and explore ways that individuals may seek to ethically reintegrate or reconcile after being ostracized from their...
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: Sexuality how to handle religious exile: emotional and spiritual effects on individuals & ways to reintegrate
Integrating Queer Identity with Religious Practice
Queer identity is an umbrella term that refers to individuals who do not conform to traditional gender roles and identities based on sex assigned...
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: Integrating queer identity into spiritual practices: navigating nonbinary gender identities and moral responsibility
Spiritual Trauma
Spiritual trauma is a type of psychological injury that occurs when an individual experiences a profound sense of loss, confusion, betrayal, or alienation related to their belief...
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: Exploring how spiritual trauma intersects with other forms of social marginalization experienced by lgbt people
The positive impact of belonging to an affirming faith community on bisexual individuals' mental health is crucial for understanding the unique experiences of these people. Affirming faith...
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: How affirming faith communities can help bisexual individuals overcome negative perceptions
How can integrating queer perspectives help redefine traditional religion?
Religion has been an integral part of human society since ancient times. It has provided people with moral guidance,...
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: Queer perspectives in religion: redefine orthodoxy with inclusivity and diversity