Trauma is an emotional response to a stressful event that can have lasting physical and psychological effects on an individual. It may cause anxiety, depression, fear, anger, guilt, shame, and...
Sustaining Spiritual Life Among LGBTQ Individuals Facing Religious Condemnation
Hope is often seen as a powerful force that can help people overcome difficult circumstances and maintain resilience...
Compared to heterosexual people, members of the LGBTQ community face unique challenges when it comes to religion. For one thing, they are often marginalized from their faith communities due to...
Creative and performative practices can be powerful tools for both individual and collective healing, self-expression, and social change. These practices involve creating or performing artistic works...
Moral suffering is a type of pain that stems from one's belief that they have been wronged, betrayed, or treated unfairly. It can involve feelings of guilt, shame, anger, frustration, resentment, and...
A symbol is an object, action, event, image, or idea that stands for something else, often abstract or intangible.
A cross can be a symbol of Christian faith. Metaphors are comparisons between two...
What are some ways that people have historically understood the concept of redemption?
Historically, Christian theology has emphasized several different aspects of redemption, including salvation...
The integration of queer identity into ritual practice has been increasingly recognized for its potential to shape and form communities that center marginalized identities. This is especially true...
Religious trauma is a form of psychological distress that can have lasting effects on an individual's sense of self and their interpersonal relationships. It occurs when an individual experiences...
What is forgiveness? Forgiving someone means to pardon them from blame or guilt after they have committed an offense or wrongdoing against you. It also involves choosing not to hold resentment...