The topic of this article is how reclaiming one's spiritual identity can help restore self-worth after experiencing religious trauma. Religious trauma refers to harmful experiences involving religion...
There are many ways in which people can deal with moral, spiritual, and sexual identity conflicts. One way is through the use of sacred spaces, symbols, and practices that help to mediate these...
Transforming Traditional Prayer Into Therapeutic Tool For Queer People
Prayer is a common practice among many religious groups to connect with God or a higher power for guidance, support, and...
Queer believers are individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer but also have religious beliefs that may contradict their identities. They may feel...
Erotic pleasure has been an integral part of human life since time immemorial. It refers to the physical sensations that arise from stimulation of the genitalia during sexual activity. Sexual...
In order to understand how reframing God as compassionate supports healing from spiritual trauma, it is important to define what spiritual trauma is. Spiritual trauma refers to experiences that have...
The Bible has been used to condemn homosexuality and other forms of same-sex attraction for centuries, often resulting in painful exclusion and spiritual harm for those who experience such...
In the context of Christianity, the term "redemption" refers to the act of being saved from sin and eternal damnation through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. This concept is deeply...
What is Trauma-Informed Spirituality?
Trauma-informed spirituality is an emerging field of study that examines how traumatic experiences can impact one's belief system and religious practices. It...
Religious belief systems have been a source of comfort and guidance for many people throughout history, providing moral guidelines and social structures that help individuals navigate the challenges...