Ritualistic behavior has been an integral part of human civilization since time immemorial. Rituals can be defined as sets of actions performed regularly to fulfill certain goals or purposes. The...
What is Sacred Ritual?
Sacred ritual is an act performed according to traditional rules that symbolically expresses and reinforces religious or spiritual beliefs. It may involve actions such as...
What are the transformative potentials of integrating queer identity into ritual, art, and sacred narrative?
In this essay, we will explore the possibility of integrating queer identities into...
Ritualized Storytelling is an important aspect of human life that serves multiple functions. It helps individuals to understand their values and beliefs, develop their identities, and connect with...
Communal Worship, Prayer, and Ritual in LGBTQ Spiritual Identity
How do gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, pansexual, polyamorous, nonbinary, agender,...
The concept of emotional security refers to an individual's sense of safety and stability when it comes to their feelings and emotions. Emotional security is often closely related to physical and...
How do rituals of confession transform private guilt into collective morality? This essay explores how ritualized confessions can help individuals acknowledge their own wrongdoing and create a...
The Queer Artists' Contribution to Religious Ritual
Religion has always played an important role in human society. It is often seen as a way for people to connect with something larger than...
Performativity is the act of performing an action or behavior to create a certain impression or effect. It can be used in various contexts such as theatre, dance, music, or performance art....
Can Creative Expression And Ritual Facilitate Encounters With The Divine?
Creative expression and rituals can facilitate encounters with the divine, but it is not always easy to define what...