Queer spiritual experiences can challenge traditional understandings of divinity, ethics, and interpersonal relations through their unique perspectives. These views may differ from those held by...
What is non-binary? Non-binary people experience their gender as neither male nor female, both male and female, or something else entirely. They may identify as agender, bigender, demigender,...
The process of self-disclosure involves revealing personal thoughts, feelings, beliefs, values, attitudes, experiences, goals, and behaviors to others. Self-acceptance refers to an individual's...
The word "queer" refers to people who identify themselves outside the gender binary of male and female, while "mystic" refers to someone who has had a profound spiritual experience, such as a vision,...
Queerness is a term that refers to people who identify as anything outside of heterosexuality, cisgender, and/or binary gender norms. It can encompass a wide range of identities, including but not...
Internalized homophobia is a deeply rooted societal phenomenon that affects members of the LGBT community who have been conditioned to believe negative stereotypes about themselves and their peers....
What is the Relationship Between Vulnerability, Authenticity, and Power in Queer Self-Expression?
Vulnerability, authenticity, and power are three concepts that play an important role in how...
The relationship between spirituality and queerness has been a topic of debate for centuries. While some people view queerness as something that goes against traditional religious beliefs, others...
I will discuss how religious censorship of LGBT topics can negatively impact the self-understanding and faith formation of young believers. By exploring the ways in which these communities are...
What psychological mechanisms enable queer adolescents to balance curiosity, sexual exploration, and personal safety in romantic contexts?
1. Curiosity
Queer adolescents often experience...