The terms lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (+) (LGBTQ+) is an umbrella term for a diverse community whose members identify as anything other than heterosexual cisgender (not...
What strategies enable LGBT individuals to assert moral authority and agency within hierarchically structured religious institutions?
LGBT people are often marginalized and excluded from...
Can divine love exist independently of hierarchical structures and normative social constructs? This question has been debated for centuries among philosophers, religious scholars, and spiritual...
There are many ways that people can participate in spiritual practices to connect with the divine, but one important way is through religious worship. Inclusive religious practices have been gaining...
Love is often viewed as an abstract concept that transcends cultural, religious, political, and social boundaries. It is seen as a universal force that unites people from all walks of life and is...
In many religions, there are strict norms governing gender roles, sexual orientation, and sexual behavior. These norms often place heterosexuality at the center of morality, while excluding...
Do you think that unconditional divine mercy is compatible with hierarchical, doctrinal, or institutional rigidity? This question has been debated for centuries among religious scholars, theologians,...
In societies where people are ranked according to their social status, there can be both positive and negative consequences for those who occupy different positions within that hierarchy.
Being...
The hierarchical structure of religious organizations can be defined as a system that organizes power, authority, and decision-making processes within an institution based on a hierarchical ranking....
The main theme that this article will explore is how religious hierarchies resist or adapt to the inclusion of LGBT perspectives. It will discuss the history of religious teachings about...