The practice of religion may be comforting to many people, but it can also cause harm when it involves religious trauma. Religious trauma is defined as "the experience of profound negative impact...
How does reflective meditation facilitate reconciliation between queer identity and religious beliefs?
Meditation is an ancient practice that involves focusing attention and being aware of one's...
What is Queer Mystical Experience?
Queer mystical experiences refer to altered states of consciousness that challenge conventional understandings of gender, sexuality, and spirituality. They often...
Can relational intimacy and connection with others serve as primary vehicles for mystical experience? This question is one that has been explored by philosophers and spiritual teachers for centuries....
The idea that people who identify as LGBTQIA+ can have meaningful and fulfilling spiritual lives is often rejected by many religious institutions. But this doesn't mean that they don't exist or are...
Healing from Religious Trauma and Queer Spiritual Identity Reconstruction Processes
The process of healing from religious trauma involves an individual identifying and accepting their experiences...
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...
Aesthetic Engagement with Sacred Symbols Facilitates Reconciliation
Sacred symbols are powerful tools for fostering reconciliation between spiritual devotion and personal identity. They provide a...
The concept of "queerness" has emerged as an umbrella term to describe people who do not conform to traditional heterosexual norms and identities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, but also anyone who...
What Is the Relationship Between Spiritual Engagement and Emotional Stability Among Individuals Facing Social Marginalization?
People who experience social marginalization may struggle to cope...