Rituals of confession, penance, and blessing are important practices within many religions that can have significant impacts on individuals' beliefs and behaviors. For members of the lesbian, gay,...
Ritualized confession is an ancient practice that has been used throughout history to purge the soul of sin. It involves admitting wrongdoing and seeking forgiveness for one's transgressions through...
A study conducted by researchers from the University of California has found that rituals of confession and penance can have a profound impact on how LGBTQ youth perceive themselves and their sense...
Religious rituals of penance can have significant impact on how LGBT believers experience their sense of morality. These rituals are often rooted in the belief that certain acts or behaviors, such as...
The concept of "internalized religious guilt" refers to the belief that one's thoughts and actions are inherently wrong or sinful due to their failure to adhere to religious teachings or...
Italian medieval Carnivale was an annual festival that took place between Christmas and Lent, during which people would dress up in costumes and act out roles that were normally considered socially...