Spirituality In A Queer World Some of us can feel estranged from religious institutions; reasons behind this can vary, but are predominantly based on internal struggles or external discrimination. Religion is often confused with spirituality, and although being spiritually aware is entrenched within many religions, it is important to note that it can exist without a religious institution. Three members of the LGBTIQ community shared their thoughts on spirituality and sexuality, and how working in harmony with the two can help to dissolve inner conflict. MARK Previous to connecting to his spirituality, Mark recalls being an angry, tormented person --  'I used to do drugs a lot and I used to be really nasty. I had this dream that I had a spiritual rebirth I told my mum about it and my mum was like "Oh maybe you're connecting with God again", I just said "Okay whatever". Now I see it as it's a part of me as I'm a part of it so I don't describe myself as a human being on a spiritual experience, I describe myself as a spiritual being on a human experience. To me I think my spirituality is really important. It defines who I am as a person.' Although Mark believes in a higher power, he insists he is not does not belong to any religion -- 'Religion is set up in a doctrine where you have to follow a set of rules and there's a lot of blood and guts, there's a lot