How does queer identity shape experiences of divine presence, prayer, and mystical encounter? In this article, I will explore how sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression can impact...
Praying is an essential part of many religious practices around the world, where believers seek divine intervention for various reasons.
Prayer can be challenging when one faces doubt, rejection,...
The language of prayer is an important part of many religions and spiritual practices around the world. It is a way for people to communicate with their higher power, express gratitude, request...
Queer theology is an emerging field that seeks to challenge traditional understandings of gender, sexuality, and religion. It provides a framework for those who identify as LGBTQIA+ to explore their...
Spiritual practices have been found to be effective in helping sexual and gender minorities cope with stigma, discrimination, and isolation. Spiritual practices can also help these individuals...
Ritualized prayer has been shown to play an important role in emotional regulation, self-reflection, and identity integration for individuals from various religious traditions around the world....
Loving can be defined as an intense emotional attachment to someone. This definition may seem simple but it is quite complex when you consider how many different types of love there are.
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In the context of Abrahamic religions such as Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, which share similar cultural origins and belief systems, there are shared spiritual languages that emerge in different...
There has been growing interest among researchers and practitioners to understand the effects of participation in sacred meditation or prayer on the mental health of individuals who identify as...
Queer believers face unique challenges when it comes to understanding and seeking divine forgiveness. Unlike heterosexual people, who may rely on religious institutions and their leaders for guidance...