Does leaving the church mean losing one's faith or finding God within oneself? This question has been debated for centuries among religious scholars and laypeople alike. Some argue that leaving the...
How do LGBT believers navigate moral and ethical conflicts arising from institutional religious norms?
The tension between personal faith and sexual identity is a common one for many members of...
When it comes to matters of belief, religion is often seen as an important part of a person's identity.
For individuals who identify as LGBT+ and also have strong religious convictions, navigating...
Sacred texts are considered to be divine revelations from God or gods that provide guidance and direction for human life, including matters related to sexual and gender identity.
These texts often...
Reconciliation means different things to different people. For some, it is a process of healing after a traumatic event. For others, it is an act of forgiveness between two parties. But what if faith...
What are spiritual spaces?
Spiritual spaces can be defined as places where people come together to express their beliefs, practices, and experiences of the divine or sacred. These spaces may...
The practice of giving names to children is sacred in many cultures. Naming ceremonies are often accompanied by religious beliefs about the power of names and their influence on the individual's...
To begin this article, I will present some brief definitions to clarify what is meant by "faith" and "sexuality". Faith refers to one's belief system, usually consisting of religious teachings that...
Some people experience same-sex attraction, while others are transgender. These feelings may be uncontrollable and natural for them.
Some religions teach that these identities are sinful. Can they...
What are the Psychological Implications of Theological Reinterpretation for Self-Concept and Self-Worth?
Theology is defined as the study of religious beliefs and practices. It has been used to...