Religious Teachings on Sexual Restraint and Their Impact on Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Erotic Self-Concept
Body image refers to how individuals perceive their physical appearance and shape. It...
The term "sexual tradition" refers to a set of customs and beliefs surrounding human sexual behavior that are passed down from generation to generation within a society or culture. These traditions...
Sacred Narratives of Exile, Transformation, and Rebirth
Exile is a powerful metaphor that has been used throughout history to describe the experience of marginalization and displacement. In many...
Queerness is an intriguing concept that describes an individual's self-expression beyond binary gender roles and societal norms. It has been studied extensively since its emergence in the LGBTQIA+...
Queer theology is an emerging field that seeks to explore the intersection of religion, spirituality, and queer identity. It challenges traditional Christian theological frameworks which have often...
Queer interpretations of sin, redemption, and salvation are deeply personal and often reflect individual experiences of identity and self-worth. For many individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community,...
The idea that someone can be saved from eternal damnation by believing in Jesus Christ is one of the core beliefs of Christianity. But what if that binary of salvation and damnation isn't so...
Forgiveness can be defined as a voluntary act of pardoning a person's faults or transgressions without expecting anything in return. In Christian theology, forgiveness is considered an essential...
The article presents a theoretical approach to understanding how people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) can interpret religious beliefs related to sex and sexuality in...
What is religious exclusivism?
Religious exclusivism refers to the belief that one's own religion provides the only true path to salvation, while others lead to damnation. It is often associated...