Silence is a powerful tool that has been used by artists for centuries to communicate ideas and emotions in an abstract and subtle way. In the context of queer art, silence can be used as a...
Faith-based communities are often seen as traditional, conservative institutions that oppose the acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people.
Recent research has shown that...
Reinterpreting Sacred Symbolism for Personal Empowerment
The notion that reinterpretation of sacred symbolism can promote individual empowerment has been gaining traction among scholars and...
I will discuss how queer individuals can create meaning from suffering in the absence of social validation.
Meaningfulness vs Validation
The most fundamental question is whether queer...
The question of how spiritual estrangement relates to creativity, reflection, and transformation is one that has been explored by many philosophers and thinkers throughout history. In this essay, we...
How Does Queer Existentialism Reframe the Tension Between Authenticity and Performance as Complementary Rather Than Oppositional?
Existentialism is an important philosophical movement that...
Same-sex partnership is a relationship between two people who share a similar gender identity. These relationships are built on mutual attraction, emotional support, and physical pleasure. Passion,...
Religion has been an integral part of human culture for thousands of years, serving as a means of community building, moral guidance, and spiritual fulfillment.
The modern world is increasingly...
Happiness, Meaning, Human Flourishing
Happiness is an essential aspect of living for most people, but its definition can vary from person to person. For some, it means having lots of money, while...
How do our deepest desires reveal the metaphysical structures of our consciousness, and can they ever be fully satisfied?
Our deepest desires are often related to our psychological needs for...