One way that queer believers can reconcile inherited religious guilt with emergent frameworks for personal affirmation and autonomy is through self-acceptance. By acknowledging their sexuality and...
How do queer spiritual communities employ ritual, narrative, and art to resist marginalization and affirm collective identity?
I will explore how queer spiritual communities use ritual, narrative,...
What is the significance of sacred pilgrimage, ritual travel, and engagement with holy space in queer religious experience?
A pilgrimage is a journey undertaken for a specific purpose, such as to...
Digital platforms have become an integral part of modern life, providing people with access to vast amounts of information, communication tools, and entertainment options. This has also created new...
Sacred suffering is an essential part of queer spiritual practice that informs moral and ethical development. It involves enduring pain and hardship for the sake of personal growth and...
The theology of suffering is often discussed in terms of how it relates to God's plan for humanity and how it can be used to bring people closer to Him.
This discussion has traditionally excluded...
Spirituality is a personal belief system that provides meaning, purpose, and connection to something greater than oneself. It can be practiced through various traditions, including but not limited to...
When it comes to religion and sexuality, there are many diverse perspectives and belief systems that shape how people view these topics.
Some religions may consider homosexuality to be sinful...
Many people may think that every human encounter can be transformed into a sacred moment if it is seen through a queer spiritual lens. This belief stems from the idea that all experiences have the...
The concept of queer joy has been explored extensively in academic literature. It refers to the experience of positive emotions associated with non-heterosexual identities and practices, such as...