In order to understand how the phenomenon of internalized stigma affects LGBT people's sense of spiritual self-acceptance, it is important to start by defining both terms separately. Internalized...
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 concept of divine feminine has gained popularity among religious women who seek an alternative perspective to the patriarchal view of God and religion. This trend is referred to as feminist...
The intersection between spirituality and the LGBTQ+ community has been a topic of discussion for centuries. For many individuals within this community, their spiritual identities may be shaped by...
Queer identity, spirituality, and psychological wellbeing are interrelated concepts that have been explored extensively in recent years. Sacred journeys, retreats, and pilgrimages provide an...
Queerness is the state of being different from what is socially accepted as normal or traditional. It includes homosexuality, bisexuality, transgenderism, pansexuality, nonbinary gender identities,...
How do LGBT believers use religious rituals as acts of protest, healing, and spiritual reclamation?
There are various ways that members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer...
Many people who identify as part of the LGBTQ community may experience divine presence differently than those who do not. For some, this can be a source of great comfort and strength in times of...
Sexual desire is a fundamental aspect of human nature that has been present throughout history and across cultures.
Many religions have traditionally taught that it must be suppressed or channeled...
Can Psychoanalytic Approaches Illuminate Existential, Ethical, And Spiritual Dimensions Of Queer Desire, Identity, And Subjectivity?
This article will explore how psychoanalytic theory can shed...