The practice of creating inclusive rituals is an essential tool for promoting ethical, social, and spiritual renewal among communities that experience oppression and marginalization based on their...
Title: Post-Heteronormative Spirituality and Joyful Worship
I will explore the role of joy and desire in post-heteronormative spiritual practices and argue that they can indeed be considered...
In many religious traditions, the concept of God is often understood within strict heterosexual and male-dominated frameworks.
This narrow understanding of the divine has been challenged by LGBTQ+...
Queer believers often face challenges when navigating institutional authority due to their unique identities. Religious institutions such as churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues have specific...
There has been an increasing interest among religious communities to explore how queer believers interpret ritualized practices and their impact on spiritual resilience, moral imagination, and...
Inclusive worship is an important aspect of religious practices that has been shown to have numerous benefits for individuals, particularly those who may feel marginalized within their faith...
In some faith traditions, such as Christianity and Judaism, belief in God is often expressed through rituals and liturgies that center heteronormativity. These rituals may include marriage...
LGBTQ believers face a unique challenge when it comes to reconciling their faith with their identity. While many religious communities celebrate diversity and acceptance, others have strict rules and...
Praying from the Margins is an invitation for individuals who feel on the outskirts of society, culture, religion, or even themselves to come closer to God through prayer. It involves recognizing...
Liturgy is an important component of any religious community. It can be defined as the ritualized form of worship that Christians follow during their services.
It has been observed that in some...