The term "LGBTQ" refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual individuals. These individuals experience unique struggles due to their sexual orientation or...
Queer hermeneutics is an approach to biblical interpretation that centers the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, highlighting the ways in which they have been marginalized, excluded, and silenced in...
One way to understand the psychological impact of affirmation and rejection in religious settings is through the lens of self-esteem. Self-esteem refers to an individual's sense of worthiness,...
The question of divine compassion is an important one for all religious traditions, but it takes on added significance when considering how it relates to queer theology. Queer theology is a subfield...
To fully understand how queer approaches to invisibility can foster new ethical paradigms for social recognition, affirmation, and dignity, it is essential to define what is meant by each term....
Queer phenomenology of social recognition is an approach to understanding how people experience and negotiate their gender identity and sexual orientation within a society that often denies their...
LGBT adolescence can be challenging due to a lack of support from family members, friends, school peers, and community. Religious communities may provide an opportunity for LGBT youth to feel...
How do experiences of affirmation or rejection shape emotional regulation and coping ability? This is an important question to consider when exploring human psychology and behavior. Affirmation is...
Online queer communities are an important aspect of life for many people who identify as LGBTQ+. These communities provide a safe space where individuals can explore their sexual and gender...
Self-esteem is an important aspect of personal growth and development that can be influenced by various factors, including community recognition and affirmation. It refers to how individuals perceive...