The Church has been known for its charitable works for centuries. From feeding the poor to providing shelter to the homeless, from supporting education to offering medical care, the church has always...
Spirituality is a way of life that transcends physical existence and gives meaning to life beyond the material world. It involves connecting with something greater than ourselves – whether it be God,...
Queer believers understand divine will as co-creation because they believe that God does not dictate their lives but instead creates alongside them. They see themselves as active participants in...
Ritual is an important part of many cultures around the world, where it has been used to create a sense of community and belonging. Rituals are also a way for people to express their spiritual...
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...
Queer Beliefs & Reconciliation
Reconciling the divine experience of love with religious teachings that exclude or condemn queer individuals is often a difficult task for many believers. While some...
One of the most common sources of confusion and difficulty among Christians is how to balance their faith with their personal experiences and beliefs. While many people believe that God exists and is...
I will discuss how members of the LGBT community who are also believers may experience hope as a spiritual practice in hostile religious environments. Hope is defined as a feeling of expectation or...
The Bible says that homosexuality is sinful.
Many people have been born gay or bisexual. Some believe they are meant to be this way. Others say it's just something they choose. Many churches still...
The ethical responsibility of faith communities engaging in reparative or inclusive practices involves adhering to biblical principles such as love, forgiveness, humility, service, justice, peace,...