This essay will examine how queer believers can express gratitude through acts of sacred defiance against religious shame. Religious shame is when individuals experience guilt or discomfort for their...
I will explore the impact that religious shame has on queer bodies, and how spiritual practices can be used to release this shame. Shame is a powerful force that can shape one's identity and...
How do experiences of spiritual guilt or religiously induced shame affect emotional regulation and self-perception?
Emotional regulation refers to the process of managing and controlling one's own...
Adolescence is a time when children are learning about themselves, their place in society, and what it means to be an adult. One of the most important aspects of this transition is exploring one's...
The word 'shame' comes from Old English sceam, which means 'to cover up, hide'. It is a negative feeling about oneself that one experiences due to a perceived shortcoming. In many religions, people...
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...
The following article provides an in-depth exploration into the psychological mechanisms that can be utilized for fostering self-forgiveness and reconciliation among individuals who identify as queer...
In many Christian communities, internalized religious shame is often used to control and suppress LGBTQ+ individuals' sexual desires and behavior. Queer youth are particularly vulnerable to this type...
Can interspiritual dialogue on embodiment heal centuries of religious shame?
The question is whether it's possible to overcome centuries of religious shame through embodied spiritual dialogue. One...
Religiously motivated internalized shame is a painful feeling that can be caused when an individual believes they are unworthy because they do not adhere to certain religious beliefs or practices. It...