Internalized religiosity is the acceptance and integration of religious beliefs into one's personality, behavior, and values, leading to an individual's sense of spiritual identity. It can have...
The word 'community' refers to a group of people who share common interests, goals, beliefs, and values. Religious communities are groups of people who come together for spiritual purposes. Belonging...
Queer believers are individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and hold strong religious beliefs simultaneously. As such, they often face unique challenges when it comes to navigating religious rituals and...
When it comes to experiencing rejection or acceptance in a faith community, both can have significant impacts on an individual's sexual self-concept, well-being, and identity coherence. Rejection can...
1. Introduction
Authenticity refers to the act of being true to one's self, free from pretense or artifice. It is often associated with honesty, integrity, and genuineness. Queer believers are...
How does spiritual guilt and shame affect morality in the LGBT community? This is an important question to consider because it has implications for how people make decisions about their lives and...
In some religious traditions, homosexuality is considered an abomination, punishable by death, expulsion, or lifelong excommunication. For many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,...
LGBT Youth Negotiating Faith & Stigma
How does an LGBT person deal with their faith when they are rejected or shamed for being who they are? This is a common question that many young people face,...
Queer clergy face a range of ethical dilemmas when balancing their personal identities and institutional responsibilities. These individuals must navigate complicated power dynamics within religious...
Strategies to Reconcile Faith, Sexuality, and Gender Identity
Let's consider what is meant by "faith," "sexuality," and "gender identity" and how they can be reconciled in a restrictive...