Queer embodiment is the process of developing one's own identity through exploration and expression of diverse gender identities, sexual orientations, and relationships. It involves understanding...
Queer believers refer to people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, and allies, and are often ostracized from religious communities. They...
Bisexual people are often subject to religious guilt when they choose to express their true sexual identity. Many religions have strict rules about heteronormative behaviors and do not accept...
How Non-Binary Individuals Challenge Traditional Gendered Hierarchies Within Religious Institutions Through Practice And Ritual
Non-binary individuals are people who identify outside of the binary...
Creative expression is an integral part of human nature. It allows individuals to express themselves, explore their emotions, and share experiences with others. Liturgy, on the other hand, refers to...
Fear of divine punishment is an idea that has been present throughout human history and across many cultures. It refers to the belief that certain behaviors are morally wrong and will be met with...
Many religious and spiritual belief systems consider homosexuality to be sinful or immoral. In response to this stigma, some gay individuals have sought refuge in their faith communities while...
Psychological Effects of Attempting to Reconcile Trans Identity with Religious Expectations
Religion plays an important role in many people's lives, but for those who identify as transgender or...
What are the psychological challenges faced by queer individuals working in religious institutions?
Queer individuals face unique psychological challenges when they work in religious institutions...
The term "cognitive dissonance" refers to the mental conflict that occurs when an individual holds two or more contradictory beliefs or values simultaneously. This can be particularly challenging for...