The practice of creating inclusive rituals is an essential tool for promoting ethical, social, and spiritual renewal among communities that experience oppression and marginalization based on their...
Seminaries and theological institutions have played an essential role in shaping religious beliefs and practices for centuries.
They have often failed to address issues related to LGBTQ+...
Interfaith movements are organizations that work towards creating harmony between people of different faiths and backgrounds. They aim to bridge the gap between religions, cultures, and beliefs by...
In sociology, there are two types of social phenomena that are often discussed: group cohesion and group conflict. Group cohesion refers to the way people come together as one unit for some purpose;...
Ritual Practice, Doctrinal Fidelity, and Identity Affirmation for Queer Believers
As more people identify as LGBTQIA+, they face unique challenges when it comes to their religious beliefs and...
In most religions around the world, there is a strict hierarchy that governs who can participate in rituals and how they are supposed to be conducted.
Hinduism has a caste system that determines...
Throughout history, the relationship between religion and sexuality has been an area of contention, particularly for members of marginalized communities such as LGBTQ+ individuals who may struggle to...
Queer believers are individuals who identify themselves within various religious communities but also have different sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions than those that...
The traditional Christian concept of morality includes an understanding that certain actions are sinful while others are virtuous. These include acts such as adultery, stealing, murder, and...
Queer believers can interpret the concept of hidden sanctity in different ways, depending on their personal beliefs and experiences. For some, it may involve finding meaning and purpose in the...