In recent times, there has been an increased interest in discussions surrounding the role of community within Christianity. While much focus is placed upon the idea of belonging to a congregation...
How does the idea of “normal” become a moral weapon against difference?
The idea of normalcy is often used as a tool to exclude those who are different from what is considered socially acceptable....
Leadership structure refers to how power is distributed within an organization or group, while internal dynamics refer to the interactions between members that affect its functioning. In queer...
How do queer believers cultivate moral agency under institutional constraints or exclusion?
The way that religious institutions handle issues related to sexual orientation has led many LGBTQ+...
Marginalization is the process whereby individuals or groups of people become excluded from participation in the mainstream of society. This can be due to factors such as race, gender, age,...
Microaggressions and Exclusion in Religious Communities
The term “microaggression” refers to subtle forms of discrimination that are often unintentional but can be damaging nonetheless. In...
Marginalization is the exclusionary practice that occurs when a group or an individual is pushed to the fringes of society. This can be due to various factors such as race, gender, socioeconomic...
How do bisexual experiences complicate attempts to maintain coherent narratives of self within normative societies?
Bisexuality is often seen as a transitional phase between heterosexuality and...
It is generally accepted that childhood experiences have a lasting effect on adult behavior.
How these experiences shape an individual's personality can vary widely depending on various factors...
In the world of human experience, there is no one way to define what it means to be human or how people can live their lives. Queer spiritual communities are just one example of this diversity,...