Sexual attraction between people of the same gender has been an issue that many religions have struggled to reconcile with for centuries. Most major world faiths consider homosexuality sinful, which...
Queer Theology and Pastoral Care Practices
There has been an increasing focus on the intersection between queer theology and pastoral care practices for LGBT individuals within religious...
What are some of the difficulties that LGBTQ+ people face when trying to find spiritual mentors and guidance?
One of the main challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals encounter is finding a religious...
In many religious communities, people are taught that homosexuality is a sin, a perversion, a choice, an abomination to God. Such messages often lead to discrimination, bullying, harassment, and even...
LGBTQ individuals who identify as believers often face challenges when attempting to reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation or gender identity. Many religious organizations have...
The Christian faith community is often associated with strong beliefs about traditional gender roles, sexual norms, and family values.
Many Christians identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or...
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois found that the vast majority of LGBTQ believers experience conflicting feelings about their faith and sexual orientation due to the...
Grace, Forgiveness, Divine Justice
Grace is understood as God's unmerited favor towards humanity despite its sins. It refers to God's willingness to pardon and accept human beings who are...
Queer believers face significant challenges when it comes to maintaining hope, moral agency, and spiritual engagement due to systemic exclusion and heteronormativity. Many religious institutions view...
LGBTQ believers have experienced spiritual discrimination due to their sexual orientation or gender identity throughout history. Religious teachings from all major religions have historically...