In order to understand how LGBTQ believers interpret ritual purity in light of their embodied spiritual experiences, it is necessary to examine the intersections between queerness, religion, and...
I will discuss how sacred symbols and rituals can be used to negotiate sexual and gender identities. Sacred symbols are religious icons, beliefs, traditions, or texts that have special significance...
Storytelling, ritual, and narrative reconstruction have been used for centuries to help people cope with trauma and overcome difficult experiences. For many LGBT individuals, these practices can be...
Ritual is an important part of human culture that has been used for centuries to connect individuals to their communities and the divine. It can be defined as a series of actions performed according...
Sacred feasting is an ancient practice that has been carried out throughout human history. It involves sharing food and drink with others in a ritualized manner to bring people together, celebrate...
Religious Ritual Queer Individual Moral Agency
The purpose of this article is to examine how exposure to religious rituals can influence an individual's sense of moral agency. Specifically, it...
The art of telling stories is a universal human practice that has been used since ancient times to pass on knowledge, values, and beliefs from one generation to another. Ritualized storytelling can...
Many philosophers have written about the nature of ethics, morality, and their connection to sexuality. But how do erotic fantasies, taboos, and rituals fit into this picture? In this essay, we'll...
Maritime fertility practices are an important aspect of many cultures around the world that rely heavily on fishing for their livelihoods. These practices often involve elaborate ceremonies and...
Ritual and contemplative practices are a means to connect spiritually while feeling socially excluded. Marginalized individuals may lack access to traditional religious institutions that promote...