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...
Queer spiritual communities are groups that focus on the integration of LGBTQ+ identities into spiritual practices and belief systems. They exist to provide support, community, and resources for...
The idea that the past is no longer available to be recovered has been central to queer theory since its emergence. In a world where everything appears to move quickly, it is tempting to see time as...
Queer approaches to community problematize normative assumptions about social cohesion and belonging have been under-explored but are crucial for understanding how individuals can exist outside of...
Ritualized Practices
Queer spiritual communities may involve various types of formal gatherings, often including ceremonies, celebrations, and rites that are meant to be repeated regularly. These...
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 religious rituals can be an important way for LGBTQ+ individuals to find a safe space where they can express their faith while also feeling accepted and supported. These rituals can provide a...
How do acceptance and recognition intersect to foster ethical flourishing and communal belonging for queer individuals? This question requires an interdisciplinary approach that draws on psychology,...
The historical recognition or denial of queer monastics and saints has had far-reaching implications for present-day LGBTQ+ religious identities. This essay will explore how such acknowledgment or...
In the Bible, the story of exile is one that is deeply intertwined with themes of loss, grief, and restoration. It begins with Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden, which marks the...