Sexual orientation is often considered to be an essential aspect of identity that influences one's belief system and worldview. For individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
Internalized religiosity refers to an individual's personal belief system that is based on religious teachings and values. It can be defined as "the process of making religious teachings one's own."...
What is religion?
Religion can be defined as an organized system of beliefs about life, including its meaning and purpose, values, and ethics that involve rituals and practices such as prayer,...
In the field of philosophy, there are two key concepts that are often intertwined: dogmatic certainty and the fear of moral contamination by difference. Dogmatic certainty refers to a belief system...
I will discuss how LGBT believers can interpret religious doctrine and ritual to support their sexual identities while also maintaining a spiritual connection to their faith. This process involves...
In adolescence, spiritual experiences are an important part of personal growth and identity formation. Spiritual experiences can either include or exclude individuals from social groups, which may...
Sacred narratives and ritualized practices are found throughout human history and culture. These traditions often revolve around stories and actions that have deep religious, spiritual, or cultural...
Despite widespread persecution, some religious people identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. They have interpreted canonical religious texts differently than many others to make sense of...
Can faith coexist with contradiction, or is contradiction the deepest form of faith? This question has been debated for centuries among religious scholars and philosophers. Some argue that faith...
In some religions, homosexuality is considered sinful, while others allow for same-sex relationships but forbid same-sex marriage.
Many religious groups believe that gender is determined solely by...