The practice of picking and choosing specific religious teachings to affirm one's identity has become increasingly common, particularly among young people who may be seeking greater autonomy from...
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: The impact of selective engagement with religious teachings for identity affirmation
There has been a growing interest in the intersection between LGBTQ+ rights and religion, specifically in how queer theology can inform religious perspectives on social justice issues. Queer theology...
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: The intersection of lgbtq+ rights and religion: exploring queer theology and social justice
The concept of trust is essential to human interaction and communication. Trust can be described as a positive feeling that someone will act in a certain way. In this regard, it has been said that...
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: Intimacy, eroticism, and relationships: exploring the ethical gift and social risk of trust
The term 'queer' has become a catch-all word for people who identify as anything outside heteronormativity, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, asexual, and more. In religious...
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: Queering sanctification: navigating sexual identity and spiritual beliefs as a queer believer
How do queer believers integrate mystical and transcendent experiences into communal and institutional religious life?
Queer believers are people who identify as LGBTQ+ and also practice a...
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: Sexuality and religion: queer believers experiencing transcendent mysticism in communal life
Creative and artistic practices can help to unite people from different backgrounds and religions, cultures, and identities through their ability to explore complex emotions, thoughts, and...
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: Creative expression helps faith identities find common ground
In the world today, there are many people who identify themselves as members of the LGBTQ community. Many of these individuals also claim to have a strong faith in God. This can create a conflict...
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: Sexuality and faith: understanding the bibles teaching on samesex behavior
LGBTQ individuals have always had to navigate conflicting expectations related to their identities. On one hand, they may feel that their gender identity or sexual orientation is an intrinsic part of...
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: Lgbtq individuals struggle with balancing their inner selves and external pressures in faith traditions
As technology continues to advance, people are finding new ways to connect with each other. One way is through online religious communities specifically for LGBTQ+ individuals. These communities...
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: Online religious communities for lgbtq+ individuals: exploring the sacred presence and community in a digital world
Nonbinary individuals have always existed, but the concept is relatively new to society at large. Historically, societies have tended to categorize people into one of two genders - male and...
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: What does it mean to be nonbinary in a society built on binary gender?