Engagement with religious music, chant, or ritual may provide various benefits for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.
It can enhance emotional regulation through calming effects that help reduce...
Ritual Innovation is an important aspect of religious life that helps to shape and mold societies. It involves changes to traditional practices that may include new elements or approaches. These...
Ritual is an important aspect of human culture that often involves the creation of symbolic actions to celebrate meaningful events and experiences. Community rituals are those that involve groups of...
I will discuss how physical engagement with ritual can influence and shape our understanding of gender and sexual identity. Specifically, I will explore how rituals that involve touching, holding...
The idea that ritualized self-expression can be a sacred act of communion with the divine is an intriguing one, but it requires careful consideration to fully understand its implications. In this...
I will discuss how participating in ritual and creative practices can help individuals reconcile their spiritual aspirations with their authentic queer identities. Rituals are repeated actions that...
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...