There is an ongoing debate about the inclusion of LGBT individuals in religious organizations, especially when it comes to their role in worship and leadership. While some people argue that the Bible...
Ritual and contemplative practices are a means to connect spiritually while feeling socially excluded. Marginalized individuals may lack access to traditional religious institutions that promote...
Ritualized identity affirmation can be defined as the practice of regularly expressing one's personal beliefs, values, and identities through formalized actions or behaviors that are socially...
Intergenerational Trust in Queer Families
Queer families are those that do not conform to traditional gender roles or expectations for family structures. They may include same-sex parents,...
Can collective identity provide a foundation for individual existential meaning? This question has been debated for centuries among philosophers and psychologists who have tried to understand how...
In the modern world, the concept of community is a crucial part of human existence. Communities provide individuals with a sense of belonging, purpose, and identity.
Some communities are partial...
Can Love Be Analyzed As A Form Of Ethical Resistance Against Social Prejudice?
Love is often described as an emotional connection between people that transcends rational thought, and it is...
The purpose of this essay is to examine whether peer support programs can reduce feelings of invisibility and exclusion among people who experience them. There are many ways in which individuals may...
What Is the Effect of Religious Mentorship on Sexual Identity Acceptance Among LGBTQ+ Adolescents?
Religious mentorship has been shown to have a positive effect on sexual identity acceptance among...
How do LGBT youth balance community participation with personal authenticity within religious contexts?
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBT) youth have increasingly...