One of the most challenging aspects of being both religious and queer is reconciling one's spiritual beliefs with their own individual identity. Many people who identify as LGBTQ+ have reported...
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: Overcoming cognitive dissonance: exploring the challenges of being religious and queer
Psychology is an intriguing field that studies how people think, feel, and behave. It examines how different factors influence human behavior, such as genetics, environment, and learned experience....
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: Why people find comfort in religious traditions: exploring the psychological mechanisms at work
There has been increased attention to issues surrounding the intersection of LGBT identities and religion, particularly with regard to how LGBT individuals navigate the tensions between their faith...
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: Exploring the intersection of lgbt identities and religious beliefs: negotiating tensions and challenges
To begin this discussion, it is important to define what we mean by “LGBTQ” and “belief.” “Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning” refers to a broad spectrum of gender identities and...
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: How lgbtq people use cognitive and emotional strategies to navigate religious beliefs about sex and marriage
Internalized homophobia is defined as the belief that same-sex attraction and behaviors are negative, shameful, and harmful to oneself and others. It can have serious consequences for mental health...
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: Overcoming internalized homophobia in religious lgbtqia+ individuals: how to cope with guilt, shame, and isolation
Believing that you are accepted for who you are is essential to building hope, faith, and resilience.
It can be difficult when society treats you like an outcast due to your identity. It takes...
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: Accepted for who you are: coping strategies for queer christians
In today's society, there are many people who face social pressure due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. This has led to the rise of various forms of resistance, including private...
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: Secrets of intimate connection: how private prayer can empower lgbtqia+ believers and their faith
The LGBTQ community is facing discrimination due to their identity in many parts of the world. In some nations, there are laws that prohibit same-sex relations and punish individuals who identify as...
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: Coping strategies for lgbtq individuals facing religious discrimination
Sexual orientation is a broad category that includes many different identities. It encompasses more than just heterosexuality and homosexuality, including bisexuality, pansexuality, queerness, and...
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: How interfaith dialogues promote intimate relationships across diverse identities
The concept of salvation has been at the center of many religions for centuries, but with modernization, it has lost its prominence. While it may still be an important part of some religious...
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: Raw sexual intimacy and spirituality: how relationships have changed over time