Can learning about faith become a sacrament of mutual transformation?
It can! But what exactly is a sacrament? In Christianity, a sacrament is an outward sign that gives grace, meaning God's...
Concepts of divine justice and mercy reconcile in the minds of LGBTQ individuals punished by their religious communities
The concept of divine justice is based on the belief that God will reward...
How do queer believers construct narratives of divine love, grace, and forgiveness that challenge hierarchical and exclusionary religious norms?
The LGBTQ+ community has made significant progress...
Dear student, I have a question for you today about an important concept that relates to Christian faith. It's called "grace." Grace refers to God's loving action towards human beings despite their...
How do queer interpretations of divine love, grace, and forgiveness influence relational capacity, empathy, and moral imagination?
Divine love, grace, and forgiveness are essential aspects of many...
This article is about how queer interpretations of grace, forgiveness, and divine mercy can reshape ethical decision-making and relational behaviors. Grace, forgiveness, and divine mercy are all...
Self-acceptance is a state where an individual recognizes their inherent worth without seeking approval from others. It involves accepting one's strengths and weaknesses, flaws and failures....
How does exposure to compassionate theology transform cognitive patterns of self-condemnation and despair?
Compassionate theology is an approach that emphasizes the importance of kindness,...
What is Spiritual Liberation?
Spiritual liberation is a concept that has been present in many religious traditions throughout history, but it can also be applied to the experience of people who...
The Bible teaches that God's forgiveness is available to all who repent of their sins and believe in Jesus Christ for salvation.
For LGBT Christians who have struggled with feelings of guilt and...