How does exposure to inclusive scripture study influence empathy and compassion among believers?
The Bible teaches that God is love and commands his followers to love one another. According to...
Queer Approaches to Social Belonging
Queer approaches to social belonging are grounded in queer theory and critical race theory that emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing...
Conditional Tolerance and Heteronormativity
Tolerance is often viewed as a virtue. But what happens when it comes with conditions that are based on compliance with heteronormative standards? This...
Religious education has often been criticized for promoting conservative belief systems that marginalize individuals who do not fit within traditional norms of gender identity and sexual...
Bisexuality challenges societal beliefs that sexual exclusivity is necessary for moral integrity, fidelity, and commitment. In traditional culture, monogamy is often seen as the ideal relationship...
There has been an increasing focus on the negative impact of persistent anti-LGBTQ messaging in schools and workplaces. This type of messaging can take many forms, including bullying, discrimination,...
LGBTQ individuals have often been subject to discrimination and exclusion from religious communities because of their gender identities and sexual orientations.
Some LGBTQ people find ways to...
Adolescent Development
A teenager's brain is undergoing significant changes. As they learn about themselves, their peers, and the world around them, they are also developing new cognitive...
Moral Philosophy and Uniformity Assumptions
Moral philosophy challenges the assumption that moral order requires uniformity because it argues that there is no one right way to be moral. Different...
LGBTQ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning. It refers to people who identify with these sexual orientations and gender identities. According to a study published in...