LGBTQ+ individuals have experienced various forms of religious discrimination throughout history. Many religions view same-sex attraction and gender nonconformity as sinful or evil. This has resulted...
Peer support systems are important for everyone who wants to achieve their goals and overcome challenges. This is especially true when people are facing mental health problems. Religious communities...
The concept of religious guilt refers to feelings of remorse or shame that arise from violating religious norms or expectations, which can have significant impacts on an individual's moral and...
How do queer individuals reconstruct a sense of holiness after enduring spiritual or religious trauma?
Repeated exposure to traumatic experiences related to religion or spirituality can lead to...
The topic of reconciling past experiences of religious trauma with current spiritual life is an important one for LGBT individuals who have often experienced rejection from their faith communities...
I will explain how rituals, prayers, and meditations can help to mediate experiences of guilt, shame, and internalized moral conflicts. Ritual practices have been used throughout history as a way to...
One of the most significant challenges faced by LGBT individuals is the societal rejection they face due to their gender identity and sexual orientation. This can have profound psychological,...
Queer mystical practice is an alternative approach that many LGBTQ+ individuals have adopted to cope with internalized homophobia and transphobia in religious settings. It involves exploring...
One of the most common ways to describe religious shame is through the lens of sinfulness. This belief has often been used to control people's behavior and actions for centuries. It can also lead to...
What is spiritual healing?
Spiritual healing refers to the use of various techniques and practices to restore physical, mental, and emotional well-being through the power of the soul or spirit....