Articles Tagged With #faithjourney
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND LGBTQ+ COMMUNION: A CONVERSATION ON EXCLUSION, DISCRIMINATION, AND SPIRITUAL HARM
The Catholic Church has denied communion to same-sex couples who identify as LGBTQ+ because they believe that such unions are contrary to natural law. This denial is an affront to the dignity of...
DIVINE SILENCE AS DIALOGUE: EXPLORING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN INTIMACY AND SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE IN PRAYER AND MEDITATION
When discussing divine silence, it is important to understand that it can be seen as both an expression of devotion and a means of communication between individuals and God. For many people,...
EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP ON LGBT BELIEVERS ETHICAL REASONING.
The following is an article about how spiritual mentorship can impact the development of ethical and theological reasoning among LGBT believers. It explains what spiritual mentorship is and why it is...
OVERCOMING MORAL CONFLICT THROUGH PASTORAL CARE: A GUIDE FOR RELIGIOUS LEADERS.
How do religious leaders navigate pastoral care for LGBT congregants facing moral conflict?
Religious leaders have always played an important role in providing spiritual guidance to their...
SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY: CAN SELFFORGIVENESS BE EXPERIENCED AS AN ACT OF GRACE?.
The Bible teaches that God's forgiveness is available to all who repent of their sins and believe in Jesus Christ for salvation.
For LGBT Christians who have struggled with feelings of guilt and...
HOW RITUALS OF CONFESSION IMPACT LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER FAITH JOURNEYS
Rituals of confession, penance, and blessing are important practices within many religions that can have significant impacts on individuals' beliefs and behaviors. For members of the lesbian, gay,...
SEXUALITY RELATIONSHIPS: THE CHALLENGE OF RETURNING TO FAITH AFTER YEARS OF ESTRANGEMENT
When people who have been estranged from their religious community for an extended period of time return to that environment, they may experience a range of emotions. Some feel nostalgia for the...
THE IMPORTANCE OF FINDING A MENTOR FOR LGBTQIA+ BELIEVERS WHO FACE CHALLENGES IN THEIR FAITH JOURNEY
As many people know, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ can face unique challenges in terms of finding support for their faith journeys. For those who are part of religious communities that condemn...