Embodied rituals are activities that require physical movement and interaction between people. They often involve sensory experiences such as touching, smelling, seeing, tasting, hearing, or feeling...
Psychological Development
The concealment of one's sexual orientation can have significant impacts on psychological development due to its potential to create feelings of shame, self-doubt,...
There are many different types of religions that people follow around the world, each with their own belief system and teachings about right and wrong. One thing that is often emphasized in most...
Queer inclusivity within religious communities has been a growing trend in recent years, as more people explore their gender identities and sexual orientations beyond traditional binary constructs....
In many societies where homosexuality was considered taboo, LGBTQ+ people faced discrimination and stigma for being different from what society expected.
With time, social acceptance has...
As a result of society's negative attitudes towards non-heteronormative identities and behaviors, LGBTQ individuals face unique challenges throughout their lives. They must navigate a tense balance...
Sexual orientation is an intrinsic part of one's identity. It refers to how a person experiences romantic, emotional, and/or sexual attraction towards others. Spiritual identity is also important for...
Psychological Liberation from Divine Wrath through Queerness Reframing
LGBTQ+ people have been marginalized and oppressed for centuries due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. They...
Can self-acceptance and self-love function as sacred disciplines?
There are many different perspectives on what constitutes "self-acceptance" and "self-love", but generally speaking, these...
We will explore how LGBT youth deal with the challenge of balancing their parent's religious expectations with their own sexual and spiritual identities. We will discuss the cultural and societal...