LGBTQ-affirming religious communities are organizations that accept and welcome members who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or otherwise non-heterosexual or...
The concept of exile and marginalization has been deeply ingrained in religious beliefs since ancient times. Religions such as Christianity and Islam have emphasized exclusivity towards people who do...
How can the historical invisibility of LGBT figures in religious traditions inform contemporary strategies for inclusion and representation?
Historically, many religions have excluded,...
Religious communities have been traditionally hostile towards LGBT people due to their interpretations of certain passages from holy scripture which they feel condemn homosexuality. This has created...
Throughout history, many religions have had specific practices and ceremonies that are believed to be essential to their practice. These include baptisms, confirmations, weddings, funerals, fasting,...
Digital Religious and Spiritual Communities for Queer Individuals
Digital religious and spiritual communities offer novel ways for queer individuals to form connections with others who share...
What institutional transformations are required to create safe, empowering religious spaces for queer individuals?
Religious institutions have historically been at odds with LGBTQ+ identities....
Queer theology is an academic discipline that examines how Christian beliefs can be applied to LGBTQ+ individuals and issues. It seeks to reinterpret traditional religious teachings about sexual...
Religion has often been used as a tool to exclude people based on their beliefs, practices, or identities.
Some religions have also evolved to become frameworks for radical inclusion, welcoming...
Religion has historically been a source of social control, excluding certain groups based on their beliefs, gender identity, sexual orientation, or race.
Some religious leaders and scholars have...