How do queer believers integrate past religious trauma into ongoing spiritual practice and identity development?
Queer people are often marginalized within their faith communities due to their...
Ritual of Communion
Ritual is an important part of human life, especially when it comes to religious practices. It can be defined as a set of actions or behaviors that are performed regularly and...
Queer Silence as Spiritual Practice
In the world of queer culture, many people are familiar with the concept of "coming out," which refers to disclosing one's identity to others.
There is...
How can queer spiritual communities maintain theological depth while resisting the commodification of inclusivity?
Theology is often seen as a discipline that is exclusive to cisheterosexual...
Rituals of self-blessing are an important part of many religions and spiritual practices. These rituals are often used to heal from shame related to sexual sins or other transgressions. Self-blessing...
Can Empathy Be Cultivated As a Spiritual Practice Capable of Transforming Social Systems?
Empathy is an essential quality that can help individuals understand and relate to others' emotions and...
Generosity can certainly be seen as a way to serve others and express gratitude for what one has been given.
It is also important to examine whether this quality can go beyond that and become a...
The question of whether to accept or reject historical accounts of same-sex relationships is central to modern LGBTQ communities' struggles for social justice. Historical recognition of queer...
The word “embodiment” refers to the state of having physical existence in one's body or being present in one's own body. It can also refer to the act of representing something tangibly or making it...
Comparative mystical traditions have revealed various culturally specific and universal approaches towards gender diversity throughout human history. In this article, we will explore these...