Suffering is an essential aspect of human existence, and it can take many forms.
One form of suffering that has been experienced by people throughout history is religious persecution based on...
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: The crucifixion of christ: a symbol of hope for those who endure religious persecution due to their sexuality
Sacred Narratives of Exile, Suffering, and Redemption
Sacred narratives are stories from religious texts that reflect the experience of believers who have been marginalized due to their gender...
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: Sex, power, & religion: how biblical stories reflect marginalized lgbtq+ experiences
How does the experience of exile or marginalization resonate with historical mystical traditions and spiritual quests?
The answer to this question lies in the intersection between personal,...
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: A mystical journey through exile: finding redemption and connection with the divine
How do rituals of confession transform private guilt into collective morality? This essay explores how ritualized confessions can help individuals acknowledge their own wrongdoing and create a...
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: How public confessions can create stronger morals through ritualized repentance
The concept of redemption has been an integral part of Christian theology since its inception. It is often associated with Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, which, according to traditional...
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: Sexuality, integration or wholiness: queer theology redemption as selfacceptance and authenticity in a sinful world
How does the concept of sin impact the lives of LGBTQ people? How can they overcome feelings of guilt and shame related to their identity?
Sin and morality
Sin is defined as an act that goes...
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: How lgbtq people can overcome feelings of guilt and shame related to their identity through redemption
How does suffering provide insight into alternative understandings of grace, redemption, and divine love?
Suffering can be described as an unpleasant experience that causes pain and distress to...
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: Unraveling the divine mystery: how suffering reveals new perspectives on love and redemption
This article explains how believers can turn their religious shame into a source of sacred self-understanding. Religious shame is a deep feeling of guilt or embarrassment that comes from breaking...
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: How to turn your religious shame into a source of sacred selfunderstanding
The idea of divine justice is often interpreted to mean that God will punish those who break his rules, but some queer believers see it differently. They believe in a restorative model of justice...
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: Reinterpreting divine justice: a restorative approach for queer believers to find hope and healing.
The question of whether salvation is an individual or communal process has been debated extensively within queer theology, with scholars offering various perspectives on the issue. Some believe that...
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: Exploring queer theological perspectives on salvation: an individual or collective journey?