Sexual taboos are an integral part of many Pacific Island religious practices that often mediate sacred access, regulate moral behavior, and preserve social order. These taboos may vary from culture...
Queer Aesthetics: Challenging Conventional Understandings of Holiness, Beauty, and Sacred Space
The concept of queer aesthetics in religious practices refers to the ways in which queer people...
How can artistic interventions in sacred spaces promote spiritual empowerment for queer communities?
The question of how artistic interventions in sacred spaces can promote spiritual empowerment...
Ever wondered how nature can influence your mood, mindset, and even decision-making abilities? Well, researchers have found that people often interpret their surroundings as being either welcoming or...
The notion of sacred space, ritual, and symbol is often used to describe environments that are deemed holy, special, or set apart from everyday life. These spaces can be physical, spiritual,...
How do sacred spaces mediate both affirmation and marginalization for LGBTQ adherents?
Sacred spaces are those places which provide a sense of safety, belonging, and support to their members....
When it comes to finding a sense of community, individuals who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ population often face unique challenges. Traditional religious institutions can be hostile towards...
What ethical frameworks guide the creation of sacred spaces that honor both diversity and tradition?
The creation of sacred spaces involves the consideration of many factors, including cultural...
Queer-Inclusive Liturgical Innovations and Enhancing Sacredness for Marginalized Communities
The study of queer-inclusive liturgy is an emerging field that has been gaining popularity among...
Experiences of exclusion from sacred spaces have shaped lifelong spiritual engagement among LGBT individuals in various ways. One way that this has occurred is through the denial of access to certain...