In the context of religion, the concept of divine silence is often associated with spiritual growth and enlightenment. This can be seen as a representation of how silence is necessary to reach a...
Queer believers experience religious guilt when they feel that their faith conflicts with their sexuality and gender identity. This can lead to feelings of shame, worthlessness, and self-hatred,...
Sacred embodiment is a concept that has been explored extensively in religious studies and spiritual practices around the world. It refers to the physical body being used as a vehicle for spiritual...
The topic of how the experience of marginalization affects ethical, spiritual, and psychological dimensions of queer belief is complex and multi-faceted. Marginalized individuals often face...
Queer believers often face challenges when navigating institutional authority due to their unique identities. Religious institutions such as churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues have specific...
Queer believers are individuals who have a religious belief system that includes nontraditional sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or relationships. For them, exploring spirituality through...
There are several strategies that can be used by queer believers to navigate secrecy, disclosure, and authenticity in faith contexts. One strategy is to seek out supportive communities within their...
The question of how ritual participation affects self-concept and belonging for queer believers is a complex one that has been explored extensively in academic literature. For many queer individuals,...
Queer believers who belong to religious communities that are hostile to their identities often face significant challenges when it comes to reconciling their spiritual devotion with the pain of...
In contemporary society, it is no secret that people who identify as LGBTQIA+ experience feelings of isolation, disconnection, and marginalization from mainstream religious communities. This is...