Metaphysical Significance of Erotic and Spiritual Pleasure
Eros, also known as desire, passion, or romantic love, has been a central theme in art, philosophy, literature, and religion throughout...
Queer Beliefs and Religious Orthodoxy
Many queer individuals face tensions when navigating their spiritual beliefs and sexual identities. On one hand, some may find comfort and community in their...
Bisexuality is an orientation that involves attraction to both men and women, but it can be more complicated than just having romantic or sexual feelings for two genders. It has implications that...
The reconciliation of sexual identity with spiritual vocation is an important topic that has been explored extensively in various religious traditions throughout history. For many individuals, their...
The concept of reimagining divine gender opens up new opportunities to gain a better understanding of the sacred aspects within different religions and belief systems. In many traditional forms of...
Prayer is an act of communication between human beings and their god, deities, spirits, angels, ancestors, or other supernatural entities. It can take many forms such as chanting mantras, singing...
How do LGBT believers construct coherent spiritual identities in contexts of systemic exclusion, stigma, and doctrinal prohibition?
LGBT believers have to navigate various levels of oppression...
Aesthetic engagement with sacred symbols is an important aspect of many religious practices around the world. It involves creating artistic representations of religious symbols to promote a deeper...
A common dilemma faced by many members of the LGBT community who are also religious is how to balance their spiritual beliefs with their sexual orientation. While some religions have historically...
The intersection between spirituality and queer identity has been explored for many years now, but there are still some gaps that need to be filled in terms of understanding how creative expression...