Participation in faith communities has become an increasingly popular trend among members of the LGBT community. This is due to the fact that these communities provide a sense of belonging, support,...
The topic of how faith communities reconcile compassion with doctrine in addressing queer inclusion has been a subject of debate for many years. Faith communities often have strict religious beliefs...
LGBT believers are individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer while also holding religious beliefs or identifying as members of a particular religion. Shame is a common...
Religious beliefs and practices are deeply intertwined with individual lives, including mental health outcomes. This is true for LGBT individuals who may face discrimination, stigma, and...
Queer Hermeneutics: Revisiting Religious Texts for Inclusivity and Ethical Awareness
Queer hermeneutics is an approach to interpreting religious texts that prioritizes LGBTQ+ perspectives and...
LGBT visibility and advocacy is an issue that has been gaining increasing attention in recent years. As more people become aware of the issues faced by LGBT individuals, there have been calls for...
The long-term psychological, social, and emotional effects of religiously motivated rejection on LGBT children have been well documented, but less is known about the impact of these rejections on...
The following research seeks to explore the long-term impacts of religious rejection on the psychological well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) individuals who also hold...
There are many ways that interreligious dialogue can contribute to building empathy around queer inclusion. Religions have historically been used to justify discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, but...
Religious institutions have a history of excluding or punishing queer people due to their belief that homosexuality is sinful.
Some faith leaders are advocating for more inclusionary policies....