There are many ways that LGBT individuals can maintain their sexual identity within religious communities. Some may choose to join affirming congregations that welcome them for who they are, such as...
Reinterpreting Sacred Symbolism for Personal Empowerment
The notion that reinterpretation of sacred symbolism can promote individual empowerment has been gaining traction among scholars and...
Theology is a branch of religious studies that deals with the study of religions from a scholarly point of view. It seeks to understand how people have interpreted their religious beliefs and...
Queer believers are people who identify themselves as LGBTQ+ or nonbinary and also have religious beliefs. They may come from various religious backgrounds such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam,...
There are many ways that people have historically expressed their spiritual connection to the divine. For some, this has taken the form of traditional religious practices within organized...
Queer individuals are those who identify themselves with non-heterosexual gender identities or sexual orientations. Many of them may have had spiritual or religious experiences that contradict their...
There are many ways that queer people can approach reconciling this tension between the physical and the spiritual in their lives. Some may choose to focus more on their spiritual beliefs and less on...
Reclaiming Previously Condemned Desires as Sacred and Authentic
Desire is one of the most essential aspects of human nature that has been both celebrated and shamed throughout history. From...
A theological education is an important aspect of a person's life that helps them to understand their faith better.
It can also be seen as a way for people to transform themselves through their...
The concept of transcendence has been explored through various mediums and disciplines, from literature to philosophy. It is often associated with the experience of awe, wonder, and mystery that goes...