The concept of holiness has been a subject of debate for centuries. While some people believe that holiness is a static state, others argue that it can also be found in flux. This essay explores how...
Love has always been an intricate part of human life, but it takes many forms. Some loves are romantic, some platonic, others familial or friendly; yet all these loves coalesce to form the fabric of...
Can relational intimacy and connection with others serve as primary vehicles for mystical experience? This question is one that has been explored by philosophers and spiritual teachers for centuries....
Sacred suffering refers to the concept of using painful experiences or trials to gain personal and spiritual growth. It is often associated with religious or spiritual belief systems, but it can also...
Sacred spaces, objects, and symbols have been used throughout history to create a sense of belonging, affirmation, and psychological safety for individuals. They are often associated with spiritual...
Despite progress towards greater acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) identities worldwide, many religions continue to hold deeply conservative views about human...
Psychological mechanisms that help queer individuals cope with rejection of their religion include:
1) Acceptance - Understanding that their religion is just one part of who they are and...
Reconciling spiritual aspiration with sexual authenticity is an important issue for many people, including members of the LGBTQ community. This issue raises a number of philosophical and existential...
The idea that people who identify as LGBTQIA+ can have meaningful and fulfilling spiritual lives is often rejected by many religious institutions. But this doesn't mean that they don't exist or are...
Queer believers are people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, or other non-heterosexual identities, and who also hold religious beliefs. They may feel a sense of...