How do queer individuals reconstruct a sense of holiness after enduring spiritual or religious trauma?
Repeated exposure to traumatic experiences related to religion or spirituality can lead to...
The topic of reconciling past experiences of religious trauma with current spiritual life is an important one for LGBT individuals who have often experienced rejection from their faith communities...
The topic of this article is about the long-term effects of religiously mediated trauma on self-concept, spiritual growth, and interpersonal relationships among LGBTQ adults. Religiously mediated...
Religious trauma is a form of psychological distress that can have lasting effects on an individual's sense of self and their interpersonal relationships. It occurs when an individual experiences...
How do queer believers integrate past religious trauma into ongoing spiritual practice and identity development?
Queer people are often marginalized within their faith communities due to their...
Most people are familiar with the concept of religious trauma; it refers to experiences that cause distress to an individual's faith and their relationship with God. What is less well known is how...
Compassion is an essential component of human nature that can be applied to many aspects of life, including religion. It refers to having feelings of sympathy and understanding towards someone else's...
The subject of sexual orientation and gender identity is often fraught with controversy and stigma, particularly within religious communities where many believe that these aspects of human experience...
The topic of reconciliation is one that many people face at some point in their lives, but it can be particularly difficult for LGBTQ individuals who have experienced religious rejection or trauma....
Resilience in Queer Adults
Research suggests that traumatic experiences can have lasting effects on an individual's psychological wellbeing. In particular, religious trauma has been shown to be...