Pilgrimages are often considered to be a journey that takes place within oneself, where individuals seek to find greater meaning and understanding about life's challenges and joys through...
How does the experience of spiritual estrangement intersect with existential questioning and meaning-making?
The term "spiritual estrangement" refers to an individual's lack of belief or...
The process of self-reflection involves looking within oneself to understand one's thoughts, feelings, experiences, and behavior. For bisexual individuals, this can be particularly challenging due to...
How does radical honesty redefine moral responsibility in intimate and social relationships?
Radical honesty is an approach to communication that emphasizes openness, transparency, and...
1. Introduction to Internalized Religious Shame
Internalized religious shame is an unpleasant feeling that can arise from being taught certain beliefs about oneself, one's body, one's actions, or...
Multiple selves refers to the idea that an individual has many different aspects or personas that make up their personality. This concept is commonly explored within psychology, philosophy, and...
In many religions, such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, practitioners believe that the body is a sacred temple for their spirits. This means that they value physical pleasure, sensory...
Sacred journeys, retreats, and pilgrimages are often associated with religious practices that aim to promote self-reflection and personal transformation. These experiences can provide an opportunity...
What does the phenomenology of bisexual relational negotiation reveal about consent, autonomy, and ethical responsibility? In order to understand the ways that sexual encounters between bisexuals are...
LGBT individuals often face significant challenges when it comes to their identity, sexuality, and relationships. This is particularly true for those who also experience rejection from family and...