There are many ways that being rejected from one's religious community can negatively impact an individual's mental health, relationships, and sense of spirituality.
The unique experience of LGBT...
The long-term effects of spiritual isolation can be particularly devastating for LGBTQ+ youth who grow up in conservative religious communities where they experience discrimination based on their...
The impact that spiritual exclusion can have on LGBT individuals is far reaching. When someone identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning their sexual orientation or...
The topic of this article is how experiences of affirmation or rejection in faith communities can have a significant impact on an individual's self-esteem and identity consolidation. Affirmation...
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is an individual's ability to recognize their own feelings and those of others, understand them, and manage them effectively. It involves...
It is necessary to understand that religion plays an important role in shaping individuals' values and beliefs, particularly when it comes to their views on moral behavior and ethics. It can provide...
As members of minority groups, LGBTQ clergy often experience unique challenges in balancing their personal identities with the demands of their religious institutions. This is particularly true when...
What are the long-term psychological effects of inclusion versus exclusion in faith communities on self-esteem, moral reasoning, and relational functioning for LGBT believers? This paper will explore...
Faith-based organizations are an essential part of society, providing spiritual guidance and support to many people worldwide.
They often exclude individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ from their...
LGBTQ individuals face unique challenges when seeking to find acceptance within religious institutions. Many traditional faith communities have historically excluded or ostracized queer individuals,...