Queer joy and euphoria are not just feelings that one experiences during an intense moment of pleasure; they also represent larger concepts that can be used to shape personal identity and social...
LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning. These terms describe various groups of people who may experience marginalization based on their gender identities, sexual...
Queer Believers: Resisting Internalized Religious Oppression
When someone is both part of an LGBTQ+ community and also practices a religion that condemns their sexual orientation or gender...
What inner mechanisms allow LGBT believers to endure rejection by communities that claim divine love?
For many people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and/or Queer (LGBTQ),...
Religion is an important part of life for many people, providing guidance, meaning, and community.
For those who identify as queer, the intersection of religion and sexual orientation can be...
Queer individuals have always faced challenges when it comes to reconciling their religious beliefs with experiences of exclusion or marginalization in faith communities. For many, the struggle can...
What lessons can be learned from queer community strategies for coping with oppression?
Queer people have been subjected to discrimination, marginalization, and violence due to their gender...
How Queer Individuals Navigate Spiritual Belonging in Communities That Condemn Their Existence
Queer people experience unique challenges when it comes to finding spiritual connection. Many...
Religious communities have historically struggled with issues related to gender and sexuality. In many cases, religious leaders have expressed negative opinions about same-sex relationships,...
The idea that being a Christian means rejecting one's homosexual orientation is an enduring belief among some religious communities. This belief can have profound emotional effects on individuals who...