Religious conservatism often clashes with sexual orientation and gender identity, but some people find ways to reconcile these conflicting values. One such individual is James, who grew up in a...
The Christian faith is often associated with conservative views on gender, sexuality, and marriage.
It also emphasizes the value and dignity of all people regardless of their identity, including...
The history of religious orders and their views on sexuality have had a profound impact on the development of modern-day queer spiritual identity. Throughout history, religion has been used to...
LGBT people face discrimination, marginalization, and oppression from their own religious communities, but despite this, many still hold onto their faith and find solace in it. Hope plays an...
Mentorship is an important factor that contributes towards supporting LGBTQ individuals' reconciliation of their religious and queer identities. It helps them navigate through life, understand...
How Does Reimagining God As Nonbinary Or Fluid Impact Emotional Healing For LGBT Believers?
The concept of gender is highly debated among religious communities. Some religions have always...
What is Religious Empathy?
Religious empathy refers to the ability to feel and understand the emotions, experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values of people who are different from oneself,...
Queer Believers' Conceptualization of Divine Forgiveness
When considering the concept of divine forgiveness, queer believers may face unique challenges due to the historical exclusion and...
LGBT believers face conflicts between their faith, culture, and self. Religions tend to condemn same-sex relationships, so people may hide their identity for fear of rejection by God. They struggle...
There has been an increasing discussion about the role that LGBTQ+ clergy can play in helping individuals who have experienced religious trauma to find healing. While some argue that their presence...