The Word is Queer Several people have asked why Folx with Faith uses the word “queer.” Recently, I was in a meeting where I used the term “queer-centric faith-based affinity groups,” and the person I was speaking with said, “Every
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The Power of Music in Queer Spirituality and Empowerment Music has always held a transformative power, especially within the queer community, where it has been an avenue for empowerment, self-actualization, self-expression, and spiritual growth. As Shakespeare famously wrote, “If music
Progressivism and Gender Diversity in New Thought In the dynamic landscape of spirituality, self-discovery, and healing, the New Thought movement has consistently exemplified progressivism. By weaving together ancient wisdom traditions with the systematic inquiry of modern science, New Thought has
Understanding Religious Trauma “It is a lie – any talk of God that does not comfort you.” – Meister Eckhart This profound statement by Meister Eckhart is one of my favorite quotes and starkly contrasts with the conceptions of God
Introduction: Rev. Paul Smith Rev. Paul Smith, was a revered mystic, teacher, author, and minister, that spent 49 years at the helm of Broadway Church in Kansas City, Missouri. His tenure at a church that transitioned from conservative Southern Baptist
Stories of Healing from Religion In reading the lived experiences of people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning, we often hear the question “Am I worthy?” Here we share with you honest, powerful, and
