The Rainbow Times
by Paul P. Jesep
February 6, 2020
Almost 6% of sexual minorities identify as queer, according to a new study from the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law. This self-designation is no doubt an openness to broader consciousness and self-awareness.
According to a press release issued by the Institute, quoting Ilan H. Meyer, one of the study’s authors, “The term ‘queer’ has a long history with different connotations for sexual minorities.” She added, “Some older people learned it as a derogatory term, but later it was claimed by academics as a critical term and field of study, and some young people may perceive it as an identity that is more fluid than ‘lesbian’ and ‘gay.’ Queer identity seems to represent greater openness to partners of all gender identities.”
Those who live their truth as queer give me another valued and valuable perspective. It invites me to explore the limitations I put on others and myself. The perspective challenges me as to why I see the world in a certain way and whether I’ve limited my understanding of it. Hence, have I limited my ability to spiritually grow?
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