How do queer believers reinterpret narratives of suffering, redemption, and divine love to foster moral growth?
Queer believers are individuals who identify themselves outside the traditional...
Suffering is an essential element of human existence. It's something that everyone experiences, regardless of their background or beliefs.
The way that different religions interpret and respond to...
There has been an increased focus on the intersection between spiritual growth, anxiety reduction, and emotional resilience in LGBT populations. This is due to mounting evidence that suggests these...
How can engagement with inclusive religious communities influence how we view ourselves? Religious affiliation is often seen as an essential part of one's identity. It provides people with a sense of...
Religious exclusion is an important factor that inspires the creation of alternative queer spiritual communities. Religious institutions often exclude people who identify as LGBTQ+ from participating...
Meditation has been shown to be effective for reducing stress, anxiety, depression, and negative emotions like shame and guilt. For members of the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced trauma,...
"Mysticism is an ancient tradition of seeking truth through direct personal experience of transcendent realities."
The purpose of this article is to explore how mystical traditions historically...
What is Queer Holiness?
The phrase "queer holiness" refers to a belief that embracing one's identity as LGBTQ+ can be spiritually fulfilling, even though it may challenge traditional religious...
What strategies promote moral resilience, ethical agency, and spiritual growth in LGBTQ youth facing religious exclusion or condemnation?
LGBTQ youth face discrimination, prejudice, bullying, and...
The topic of the article is how acts of sacred protest against religious dogma influence self-esteem, moral agency, and spiritual growth in LGBTQ+ communities. This refers to actions taken by...