Can Prayer Become a Tool of Resistance When Used to Affirm Queer Identity Against Doctrinal Exclusion?
Prayer has been an integral part of religious life for centuries, but its role in resisting...
Prayer is an ancient tradition that involves communication between humans and their deities. It can take many forms, including but not limited to speaking, singing, chanting, meditating, and dancing....
As an individual who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community, I have always struggled with the concept of prayer. Growing up in a conservative Christian family and attending church regularly,...
There has been increasing attention given to the integration of sexuality and faith among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Many LGBT individuals struggle with the tension...
Prayer is often seen as a form of surrender, where individuals submit themselves to a higher power in order to seek guidance and support.
For many members of the LGBTQ+ community, prayer can also...
LGBTQ individuals often face unique challenges when it comes to finding spiritual communities that accept and support their identities. While many religious traditions have historically been hostile...
Transforming Traditional Prayer Into Therapeutic Tool For Queer People
Prayer is a common practice among many religious groups to connect with God or a higher power for guidance, support, and...
When we think about how believers relate to God through prayer, it is often understood as submitting to divine authority or seeking guidance for right action.
This understanding of prayer can...
Trans people are more likely to struggle with embodiment than cisgender individuals when it comes to prayer. This is due to the fact that traditional religious institutions often reinforce gender...
What internal dialogues do LGBTQ individuals experience when engaging with ritualistic prayer?
As a result of societal stigmatization against LGBTQ identities, many individuals may have difficulty...