As an individual who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), finding community and support through faith can be challenging due to the pervasive stigma surrounding homosexuality...
Theology is an academic discipline focused on studying religious texts and practices to find meaning, purpose, and value within them. It can include topics such as philosophy, history, ethics,...
The construction of meaning and identity is an integral part of the human experience. It involves the process of making sense of the world around us and understanding ourselves within it. For LGBT...
Religious trauma is a psychological condition that occurs when an individual experiences severe emotional distress due to the internalization of harmful or damaging belief systems from organized...
There has been an increasing interest among researchers in exploring how the participation of queer individuals in religious rituals can be used as a tool for empowerment, resistance, and healing....
Contemplative practices such as meditation, contemplation, and prayer have been found to enhance emotional well-being and identity integration among LGBTQ individuals. These practices can provide a...
Queer individuals are those who identify themselves outside of heteronormative gender roles and sexual identities that are often imposed upon them by society. This can include people who identify as...
To understand what it means to lose faith, it is important to recognize that religion can be both a source of strength and comfort as well as a form of spiritual abuse. Many people have experienced...
What is the meaning of "divine connection"? How does it differ from regular human connections between people? Can romance and erotica be considered divine connections? Psychologists believe that they...
There has been growing interest in the role of spirituality in mental health and wellbeing among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) individuals. While some studies have...