This article will explore how pastoral care can address spiritual trauma and internalized homophobia, two interconnected issues that affect many LGBTQ+ individuals. Spiritual trauma refers to the...
Ritualized Confession: Psychological Coping Strategies for LGBTQ Individuals Within Religious Contexts
For centuries, religion has played an integral part in shaping societal norms regarding...
Mystical experiences have been shown to provide a powerful source of spiritual healing for many people who struggle with religious trauma. For those who identify as LGBTQ+, these experiences may...
The act of reflecting upon one's spiritual beliefs and experiences can be a powerful tool for healing from past traumas and wounds caused by religious exclusion or abuse.
Many people may find it...
The concept of sexual control refers to the ability to exert influence over one's partner during physical intimacy, including but not limited to what behaviors are permitted or forbidden within that...
Family-centered religious teachings emphasize traditional gender roles and heterosexual relationships that may lead to internalized homophobia among LGBTQ+ youth. These beliefs can also cause...
Trauma from religious indoctrination can manifest itself in various ways during periods of self-acceptance. One common form is through feelings of shame or guilt associated with past experiences that...
As defined by psychologist Carol Howard Merritt, "Resurrection is the process of moving through death to new life." This definition can apply to both physical death and spiritual death - such as...
Queer identity is a personal and subjective experience that encompasses more than just sexual orientation or gender expression, but also includes emotional and psychological factors such as...
LGBTQ individuals face numerous challenges when it comes to finding acceptance within their religious communities. Many denominations have strict policies against same-sex relationships, and members...