Marginalized individuals have always had to find alternative means for spiritual growth due to their lack of access to formal religious institutions. They often turn to nature, art, music,...
Reinterpreting sacred rituals can contribute to the development of identity integration by providing individuals with a sense of belonging and connection to a larger community. This process involves...
The interpretation of religious texts has been an integral part of human history since ancient times. Religious scriptures have shaped societies and cultures across the world, influencing how people...
There has been increasing research exploring how spiritual practices can enhance mental health outcomes, including reducing stress and improving emotional regulation for marginalized groups such as...
I will present a comprehensive analysis of how spiritual practices can help individuals struggling with their sexual orientation to reconcile with themselves and others around them, ultimately...
Communal spiritual practices are rituals or traditions that involve a group of people coming together to connect with their divine nature, higher power, or belief system. These practices can take...
This article explains how believers can turn their religious shame into a source of sacred self-understanding. Religious shame is a deep feeling of guilt or embarrassment that comes from breaking...
LGBTQ Believers and Traditional Dichotomies
LGBTQ believers are individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or another gender identity that differs from...
How Can Embodied Spiritual Practices Facilitate Integration Of Queer Identity And Faith?
As LGBTQIA+ individuals navigate the intersections between their spiritual practice and their sexuality,...
Religious communities have been shown to have a significant impact on the mental health of individuals from marginalized groups such as the LGBT community. In particular, research has demonstrated...