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...
How do queer spiritual practices facilitate the development of moral clarity?
Queer spiritual practices can help individuals to develop greater moral clarity through various means, including...
I will be exploring how ritual and symbolic practices can help people cope with stressors and traumas while also helping them to find meaning and a sense of community within their social group....
Ritual mourning has been an integral part of many cultures and religions for thousands of years. It serves a variety of purposes, such as providing solace, expressing grief, seeking closure, honoring...
Participation in queer-inclusive rituals can have significant impacts on an individual's ability to reason morally, integrate their identity, and cultivate psychological resilience. This article will...