The concept of reconciling one's faith, desires, and authentic identity can be especially challenging for queer believers who may feel like they are being asked to choose between their religious...
Psychological Processes for Queer Spiritual Identity Reconstruction
The process of coming out can be very difficult for LGBTQ+ individuals due to social stigma, discrimination, and prejudice they...
Queer believers are people who identify as LGBTQIA+ while also identifying with a religion or belief system that may have negative views on homosexuality. This can lead to feelings of spiritual...
Personal narratives are stories told from the perspective of an individual about their own experiences. When it comes to the experiences of LGBT individuals who have grown up in a religious...
How Queer Believers Experience Spiritual Embodiment Differently in Religious Traditions
The concept of spiritual embodiment is central to many religions and spiritual practices, but it can be...
For many individuals who identify as queer, practicing their faith can be a source of comfort and community.
When that faith is practiced in an environment that is hostile to LGBTQ+ identities, it...
Religious Rituals and Symbols Provide a Framework for Self-Expression Among LGBT Believers
Living a life of faith and being LGBTQ+ can be challenging. Some people find themselves unable to...
The question of resilience is a fundamental one that has been asked throughout history, particularly when it comes to marginalized communities. Resilience refers to the ability to overcome adversity...
LGBT Believers and Religious Rituals
Many people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBT) also identify as Christian. This presents a dilemma for them when it comes to...
Queer believers are people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer while also identifying as faithful to their religious beliefs. This can be challenging because many religions,...