Can queer mystical experiences offer novel insights into divine multiplicity, paradox, and creativity?
There has been increasing interest among scholars in exploring how queer perspectives can...
In today's world, many people identify as part of the LGBTQ community, which stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning. These individuals often have to navigate through...
Mystical experiences are unique and powerful moments that alter an individual's perception of reality, and they have been explored in many different ways throughout history.
One area where...
Esoteric traditions have been around for centuries and are practiced worldwide. They focus on spiritual development through meditation, rituals, and practices that can bring about profound...
One way that mystical experiences may challenge conventional binary notions of gender and sexuality within religious thought is through the breaking down of rigid definitions of masculinity and...
There is a strong connection between the feelings of guilt and shame experienced by individuals who are raised in strict religious environments and their ability to have meaningful spiritual...
How do queer believers integrate mystical and transcendent experiences into communal and institutional religious life?
Queer believers are people who identify as LGBTQ+ and also practice a...
In literature, the concept of transcendence is often associated with reaching beyond one's ordinary experience to achieve a higher level of consciousness, understanding, or awareness. This idea can...