When it comes to reconciling personal spiritual experiences with institutional religious expectations, many LGBTQ+ individuals find themselves struggling to balance their identities. This can lead to...
The concept of gender justice is an important aspect of many religious traditions that seeks to promote equitable treatment of individuals based on their biological sex or gender identity.
It is...
In our modern society, many people have abandoned traditional religion for more personalized spirituality. This trend has given rise to a new type of religious experience known as “sacred...
As a close friend to many people with varying levels of personal and spiritual growth, I am always intrigued by the dynamics of their individual journeys towards self-actualization.
What happens...
Can relational care, mutual support, and emotional intimacy be considered sacred acts? This is an important question that has been debated for centuries among scholars, theologians, and philosophers....
The topic under consideration is how queer believers navigate tensions between institutional authority and personal authenticity in spiritual life. As a preface to this discussion, it may be useful...
In order to understand how the pursuit of self-knowledge is like the mystic's path towards divine union, it is important to define both concepts separately. Self-knowledge refers to an individual's...
The word “liberation” is associated with the experience of freedom from social, political, economic, or religious constraints. It implies an opportunity to develop one's full potential without...
The experience of pilgrimage is an integral part of many religious traditions around the world. It involves traveling to a holy site, seeking guidance from deities or ancestors, participating in...
Gender identity and religious faith are complex issues that intersect in many different ways. Some people identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ) while also...