Sacred art has been an important part of human civilization since ancient times. It can be found in various forms such as paintings, sculptures, music, architecture, dance, and literature. Sacred art...
LGBT individuals have been facing a variety of moral conflicts between their religious beliefs and their sexual orientations for centuries. Many religious institutions are still against homosexuality...
The intersection between spirituality and the LGBTQ+ community has been a topic of discussion for centuries. For many individuals within this community, their spiritual identities may be shaped by...
Queerness is the state of being different from what is socially accepted as normal or traditional. It includes homosexuality, bisexuality, transgenderism, pansexuality, nonbinary gender identities,...
Queer embodiment is an identity that challenges traditional religious narratives regarding sanctity, purity, morality, and relational ethics. This identity encompasses those who identify as LGBTQ+,...
Queer youth face unique challenges when it comes to negotiating their sexual and gender identities within societal norms that often marginalize them. This is especially true for those who come from...
How do LGBT believers use religious rituals as acts of protest, healing, and spiritual reclamation?
There are various ways that members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer...
In the context of queer spirituality, morality is understood differently than it is in conventional religious belief systems. Queer people have often been excluded from mainstream religions because...
Sexual desire is a fundamental aspect of human nature that has been present throughout history and across cultures.
Many religions have traditionally taught that it must be suppressed or channeled...
We will explore how early religious socialization can impact internalized homophobia, coping strategies, and identity formation in LGBTQ+ youth. The study focuses on the influence that religious...