The study explores how shame, resilience, and social resistance are interconnected factors that shape queer identity, agency, and community belonging. Queer individuals face stigma and prejudice due...
The topic of queer spiritual identity has become increasingly important in recent years, as more people identify themselves as LGBTQ+ and seek to explore their connection to a higher power. Ritual,...
One of the most difficult aspects of reconciling one's queer identity with their religious tradition is understanding how to navigate the intersection between their personal beliefs and their sexual...
The negotiation of expectations is an inherent part of life. Whether it's meeting work deadlines or fulfilling familial obligations, humans are constantly trying to balance their own desires against...
Ritual, Storytelling, and Sacred Art play an important role in the affirmation of Queer Identity and Communal Belonging. Rituals are actions that are repeated according to a set pattern. They can be...
Religion is an integral part of human society. It provides people with meaning, purpose, and hope for life beyond this world.
In some societies, religion can also be used as a tool for oppression...
Queer spiritual autobiographies are narratives written by individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ about their personal experiences with spirituality and religion. These texts explore how queer identities...
Queer people are often seen as outcasts within their religious communities. They face discrimination and exclusion based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Some find solace and...
Philosophy is about asking difficult questions that challenge our assumptions and beliefs. It's also about finding answers to those questions based on logic and evidence. When it comes to reconciling...
The topic is how queer believers experience relational and communal belonging differently across diverse religious settings.
Religion has often been associated with heteronormativity - the belief...