Love between people of the same gender is often seen as forbidden and taboo within most religious communities around the world. While many religions prohibit homosexuality due to their beliefs about...
Metaphors of divine mercy and justice are often used to describe the relationship between God and humanity in religious texts and traditions. These metaphors can be interpreted differently depending...
In many religions and denominations around the world, there is a tension between sexual identity and religious belief. For members of the LGBTQ community who identify as faithful believers in God,...
There has been an increasing awareness of the experiences of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, non-binary, or any other gender...
Female Religious Leadership and Visibility of LGBT Individuals in Faith Communities
Leadership is an important aspect of religion. It defines the roles and responsibilities that members have...
Sociocultural Barriers to Including LGBT in Religious Communities
The issue of including LGBT people within the framework of religion has been a subject of debate for centuries, with many...
What is queer theology?
Queer theology is an emerging movement within Christianity that seeks to challenge traditional understandings of gender, sexuality, and power structures. It draws from...
This essay will explore the question of whether divine justice is compatible with doctrines that exclude LGBTQ+ individuals from leadership positions within religious organizations. It will examine...
Queer interpretations of theodicy are ways to analyze and understand the intersection between God's love, justice, and human suffering in a marginalized context. These interpretations are based on...
Religious conservatism often clashes with sexual orientation and gender identity, but some people find ways to reconcile these conflicting values. One such individual is James, who grew up in a...