In many religions, mystical experiences are believed to be a direct encounter with God or a spiritual force that brings about personal transformation.
What happens when these encounters involve...
Queer believers face a unique challenge in navigating the tension between institutional religious authority and personal authenticity in their faith. Many religions have strict teachings about gender...
Queer Beliefs and Moral Resilience
Queer people face significant challenges in their everyday lives due to discrimination based on their identities, including the difficulty of finding safe spaces...
Can awe be the foundation of queer faith—a sacred attention to the mystery of existence? Queerness is an orientation that exists outside heteronormative binary structures and institutions, and it...
Many religions consider homosexuality a sin, while others view it as a normal part of human sexual expression.
There are several religious groups that believe being LGBT is not necessarily sinful...
What role do emotions play in the formation of queer theology and spiritual imagination? Emotions are integral to the development of both queer theology and spiritual imagination. They provide a...
Is there a universal queer spirituality emerging through the intersection of different faith traditions? The answer is not clear. While some believe that all religions are inherently homophobic and...
Queer Spiritual Narratives Challenging Moral Authorities
Sexual minorities have always been marginalized and persecuted by society because they don't fit into the dominant heteronormative...
What Role Does Historical Memory Play in Queer Spiritual Formation?
Historical memory is an important aspect of modern queer identity, especially within Christian communities. Many LGBTQ+...
The experience of gender dysphoria is marked by intense discomfort, incongruence between one's physical appearance and felt gender identity, and desire for alterations to the body that affirm one's...