LGBT believers are individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender while maintaining their religious beliefs. Despite these identities being in conflict with certain...
Psychological Conflicts Arise in LGBTQ Clergy
The struggle between personal integrity and professional advancement is a common theme that many people face throughout their lives. This is...
In this essay, I will discuss how the institutional church balances its need for survival with its ethical call to transform society.
It is important to understand that the church's primary goal...
LGBT people often face challenges when it comes to balancing their religious beliefs with their sexual orientation or gender identity. Many religions have strict teachings about what is considered...
The question of whether and how the presence of openly gay clergy members influences religious communities is one that has been explored extensively. Many studies have found a connection between...
How do queer-inclusive liturgical innovations challenge traditional moral hierarchies and authority structures?
Queer-inclusive liturgy refers to religious services that include people who...
Religious leaders have different views on how to treat LGBTQ individuals who are seeking spiritual guidance. Some churches believe that homosexuality is sinful and unacceptable while others accept...
Queer believers have to navigate between three essential aspects of their spiritual life: their authentic identity, communal belonging, and doctrinal expectations. In this article, we will explore...
As of 2019, there are approximately 280,0000 Christian churches in the United States alone. Many of these churches have been vocal about their views on homosexuality and same-sex marriage.
There...
More and more people have been coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning their identity. This has led to increased awareness of LGBTQ issues within religious...