As society continues to become more accepting of LGBTQ+ identities, many individuals who identify as queer are also exploring their faith and spiritual beliefs.
For some, this can be a challenge...
What is the role of narrative in mediating the relationship between faith and queer identity? The relationship between faith and queer identity can be challenging, but stories can help to bridge this...
How do queer believers navigate the tension between doctrinal fidelity and authentic self-expression?
One of the most pressing issues for people who identify as LGBTQ+ is how to reconcile their...
Midlife is often a time of significant changes for individuals. As people get older, they may experience shifts in their careers, family dynamics, physical health, and social circles. This can lead...
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...