Patriarchal societies are characterized by gender norms that often place restrictions on the agency of women, especially when it comes to their sexuality. Bisexual women may face unique challenges in...
As an individual who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), finding community and support through faith can be challenging due to the pervasive stigma surrounding homosexuality...
The topic of this article is how shame affects faith and ethics. Shame is an unpleasant emotion that comes from feeling humiliated, embarrassed, or guilty about something that you have done wrong or...
There has been an increasing interest among researchers in exploring how the participation of queer individuals in religious rituals can be used as a tool for empowerment, resistance, and healing....
Strategies for Thriving in Non-Affirming Religious Schools
LGBT students face unique challenges when attending schools that do not support their identity. These challenges can be especially...
How does adolescent social rejection impact queer identity formation, resilience, and social development? Adolescents who identify as LGBTQIA+ experience unique challenges that can hinder their...
There are multiple reasons why LGBTQ individuals might be drawn to religious practice. For some, it may provide community, support, and guidance in their personal lives; for others, it may offer an...
Adolescent years are critical for an individual's identity formation process. This is especially true when it comes to their sexuality and gender identity. For some teenagers, this can be...
How does the experience of exclusion cultivate spiritual compassion in queer believers?
In modern society, many people identify themselves as queer believers, meaning they hold both religious...
Classical philosophy defines happiness as the highest good and fulfillment, but there are many ways to achieve it. Philosophers like Aristotle argued that happiness is achieved through reason and...