When it comes to navigating feelings of guilt, shame, or moral conflict arising from religious doctrine, many people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) find themselves...
Sexual identity is an important aspect of human experience, but it can be challenging to balance one's personal beliefs about religion and faith with their sexual desires. Sacred symbols can play a...
How do bisexual believers reinterpret notions of sin and virtue to integrate fluid desire with moral self-concept?
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Bisexuality is one of the most misunderstood...
It is important to define some key terms before diving into the main argument. Faith refers to an individual's belief system or set of values that guide their actions and decisions in life. Moral...
LGBT individuals are those who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. In non-affirming religious environments, they face unique challenges in expressing their true selves and...
How do LGBTQ individuals reconcile experiences of love, desire, and intimacy with doctrines that reject same-sex attraction?
Many religious denominations around the world teach that homosexuality...
Psychological and Spiritual Dynamics Contributing to Religious Self-Alienation Among LGBT Believers
There has been growing recognition of the impact that religion can have on the lives of lesbian,...
Queer believers often face a conflict between their religious beliefs and personal experiences regarding sexuality and gender identity. Institutional dictates about these topics can be rigid and...
How do LGBT individuals experience social support differently in conservative versus progressive faith communities?
The relationship between LGBT individuals and their religious communities is...
The purpose of this paper is to examine how participation in inclusive religious communities can promote moral awareness and ethical development in individuals. By participating in these communities,...