There has been an increasing awareness among many people to publicly disclose their sexual identity. This trend is especially evident in faith-based communities, where individuals are encouraged to...
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: Religious communities affecting identity affirmation & belonging after disclosure
The question of whether spiritual reawakening can happen after leaving a faith community that has rejected an individual's identity is a complex one that has been debated by many scholars. While some...
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: The complexities of spiritual reawakening outside of religious communities: exploring both sides of the debate
Queer believers are people who identify as LGBTQIA+ while also holding religious beliefs that may conflict with their identity. This can lead to feelings of confusion, isolation, and a need for...
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: Uncovering the creative ways queer believers connect with faith through artistry and ceremony
Prayer can be an important tool for LGBTQ believers to cope with religious marginalization and find spiritual affirmation. Prayer is a means of connecting with God, expressing gratitude, seeking...
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: How prayer helps lgbtq believers cultivate spiritual resilience and seek support
Article on Queer Believers
Queer believers are individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ and practice their faith simultaneously. While many religious institutions and practices are exclusionary...
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: Sexuality queer believers find ways to reimagine the eucharist as a celebration of shared survival and chosen kinship
The purpose of this article is to explore how ritualized inclusion can mediate conflicts between conservative and progressive members within faith communities, which often arise due to differences in...
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: How ritualized inclusion can mediate faith community conflicts through eroticism
LGBTQ believers often feel left out and discriminated against when they try to practice their religion due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. This can have a significant impact on their...
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: Lgbtq believers and spiritual exclusion: how religious discrimination affects their mental health
Queer believers may have different understandings of morality than those around them due to various factors such as religious beliefs, gender identity, cultural background, personal values, and...
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: Overcoming moral isolation: strategies for queer believers navigating religious communities
In Christianity, internalized religious guilt is defined as an individual's belief that they are morally deficient due to their own desires, behaviors, thoughts, feelings, or actions. This belief can...
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: Internalized religious guilt and its impact on sexual identity in christianity
Liturgy is an important part of religious practice, and it often plays a significant role in fostering a sense of community and belonging within a faith tradition.
Traditional liturgies have been...
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: Why transinclusive liturgy is important for spiritual integration and mental health