The article will explore how religious rituals and traditions can provide psychological security and community belonging to LGBT individuals. It will discuss how these rituals and traditions help...
Can holistic identity integration be achieved through the combination of ritual, reflection, and creative expression in queer spiritual practice?
The answer to this question is highly debatable,...
Creative ritual participation refers to engaging in activities that are meaningful and purposeful for an individual's life and wellbeing. It can include anything from prayer, meditation, artistic...
Aesthetic Engagement with Sacred Symbols Facilitates Reconciliation
Sacred symbols are powerful tools for fostering reconciliation between spiritual devotion and personal identity. They provide a...
Vulnerability is an essential part of human existence. It can be described as the willingness to expose oneself to potential harm or risk. Holiness refers to being set apart or consecrated for sacred...
Ritual, Meditation, Prayer and Psychological Well-Being Among LGBTQ Individuals
LGBTQ people face many challenges that can affect their mental health and well-being. These include discrimination,...
Queer Mysticism is an expansive term that encompasses various religious beliefs, practices, and experiences that are outside of traditional Western culture's gender binaries. It includes spiritual...
Creative expression is an important aspect of human life that can be used to mediate tensions between tradition, ritual, and queer identity. This paper will explore how creative expression can serve...
Ritual is an important part of many religions around the world, and it can play a role in shaping social norms and values. Religious rituals are often associated with traditions that have been passed...
Jewish communities have traditionally placed great importance on family connections, history, and religious heritage.
As individuals become more secularized and explore their own identities...