The practice of undertaking a journey to a sacred place for spiritual purposes has been around since ancient times. For centuries, people have traveled great distances to visit religious shrines and...
How does religion influence people's attitudes towards sex? Religion can play an important role in shaping individual beliefs and behaviors related to sexuality, including how people perceive their...
Sexuality is often seen as an important aspect of religious life. Many people believe that it is essential to have a healthy relationship between God and themselves.
Some religious leaders and...
The act of going on a religious pilgrimage has been shown to have profound effects on people's lives and can impact their attitudes towards many different aspects of life, including their own...
The phenomenon of pilgrimage is deeply embedded in human history and culture. It is an important part of many religions around the world and has been practiced for thousands of years. During these...
Religious pilgrimage has been used for centuries as a means to cleanse one's body and soul from sins and impurities, including those related to sexual misconduct. The idea that physical travel can...
The term “liminal” comes from Latin word meaning threshold. In anthropology, it refers to an intermediate state that exists between one stage and another, such as adulthood or marriage. It is an...
I will discuss how sacred journeys, retreats, or pilgrimage experiences can facilitate the integration of queer identity, emotional resilience, and spiritual growth. These types of experiences are...
I will explain how pilgrimages or sacred journeys can help to integrate the queer identity with spiritual purpose and discuss the cognitive and emotional mechanisms that are involved. Pilgrimage...
Reinterpreting Religious Exile as Pilgrimage: Psychological and Spiritual Benefits
Many people face challenges in their lives that force them to leave their homes for extended periods of time due...