There has been increased interest in understanding how religion and spirituality can impact individuals' attitudes towards sexual orientation and gender identity. One area of inquiry is the...
Can divine presence be experienced through the act of radical acceptance? This is an intriguing question that has been debated among spiritual seekers for centuries. The concept of radical acceptance...
Desire, Transcendence, and Metaphysics
In order to understand how metaphysical understanding of desire can reveal the human longing for transcendence hidden beneath material attraction, it is...
One can easily assume that mysticism is an elitist practice reserved for privileged individuals who have the luxury to spend time meditating, chanting mantras, performing rituals, and seeking...
What are the long-term spiritual and psychological effects of religiously sanctioned homophobia on LGBT individuals?
Homophobic attitudes that stem from religion can have severe consequences for...
Spirituality is often seen as a process of submission to a higher power or divine entity. It involves the belief that there is something beyond ourselves that we can connect with and submit to for...
Does the search for happiness through love represent an ethical act or a spiritual risk?
Sexuality is one of the most fundamental parts of human nature, and it has been explored throughout...
The queer community has made significant progress towards acceptance and inclusion within society.
This progress has been slow and incomplete when it comes to religious communities. For many queer...
The following research paper will discuss how some LGBTQ+ individuals may experience difficulties when trying to align their spiritual beliefs with their sexual orientation and gender identity. It is...
There has been an increasing interest among queer individuals in exploring spirituality and contemplation as part of their identity and personal growth. This has led to a growing body of research on...