Religious upbringing has often been criticized for its negative impact on LGBTQ+ individuals, specifically when it comes to accepting their identity. Religions that do not recognize gender fluidity...
How Does Exposure to Supportive Media Narratives Influence Self-Acceptance, Identity Development, and Mental Health in LGBT Youth?
LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender...
What is Internalized Homophobia/Transphobia?
Internalized homophobia or transphobia refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs towards oneself that stem from societal prejudice against LGBTQ+...
The integration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual individuals into Christian churches has been an issue for many years. Many believers from different...
The topic of religion and its impact on LGBT youth has been debated extensively among scholars for years. Many studies have shown that religious beliefs play an important role in shaping individual's...
How to Practice Principles of Joy, Acceptance, and Inclusivity in Religious Life for LGBT Believers
One of the most important aspects of religion is the ability to practice it joyfully, without...
LGBTQ identities have been a subject of controversy for many years, with some people viewing them as deviant behaviors while others recognize and support them as part of human sexuality....
Existential Implications
One major aspect that can be explored through this research is the concept of bisexual individuals being able to find beauty and desire across gendered divides. This...
Society shapes individuals through its ideologies, laws, rules, and norms. These can be positive and negative, but regardless of their nature, they have an impact on people's lives.
Societies that...
Acceptance or rejection from faith communities can have significant effects on an individual's sense of identity, self-esteem, and overall wellbeing. For individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, these...