In polarized societies, where political disagreement is rampant, people often draw clear lines between themselves and those who hold different beliefs. This can lead to a sense of fear and mistrust...
Erotic hierarchies are structures that organize power dynamics between individuals based on their perceived levels of attractiveness or desirability. These hierarchies can be found within social...
The idea that private erotic desire can clash with public morality is not new. Throughout history, societies have struggled to reconcile their belief systems with people's personal lives. In recent...
Sexual Peer Pressure is an Influential Phenomenon that Exists in Digital School Communities, but it May Be More Diffused Than Intensified by Group Chats and Online Forums
Schooling has always been...
The presence or absence of affirming social networks has been shown to play an important role in the mental health outcomes of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who have...
Forgiveness is an essential part of Christian belief that involves acknowledging one's wrongdoing and seeking reconciliation with God and others who have been hurt by it. Repentance and forgiveness...
In this essay, I will examine whether the practice of group confessions among queer believers can generate a new collective form of spiritual resilience. Queer believers are individuals who identify...
The concept of spiritual exile is often used to describe the experience of being removed from one's place of origin, whether physical or emotional. For some individuals, this can include religious or...
Collective Healing in Queer Communities Following Violence or Discrimination
Following acts of discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals, such as hate crimes or microaggressions, many members of...
There is an ongoing conversation about how transnational queer networks, migration, and digital communities are influencing perceptions of sexuality and gender diversity, and new global dynamics may...