Marginalization is an experience that many people face based on their social identity, including their religion.
LGBTQ believers may experience marginalization both because they identify as part...
Acceptance or rejection of same-sex unions within religious communities can have significant impacts on LGBTQ believers' relational satisfaction, family dynamics, and spiritual fulfillment.
Those...
In many religions, there are traditional interpretations of religious texts that may be exclusive of LGBTQ+ individuals. Queer believers have found ways to read these texts differently to better...
The term "religious trauma" refers to the psychological damage that can result from experiencing spiritual abuse or mistreatment within a religious community or institution. This type of trauma can...
This paper will explore how participation in communal worship shapes the ethical reasoning, spiritual identity, and moral imagination of LGBTQ believers. Participation in communal worship can have a...
In today's world, there is growing recognition that many people identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) and have diverse religious beliefs and practices. While...
LGBTQ individuals often face challenges when it comes to finding religious communities that affirm their identities. Many people view same-sex relationships as unnatural and immoral, leading to...
The notion of homecoming is often seen as a positive one in religious literature, with individuals returning to their original place after completing a journey that has led them through difficulties...
The topic of shame is one that has been widely discussed in relation to religion and its effects on individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.
There are important distinctions between how this feeling...
In many religious traditions, morality is based on the belief that certain behaviors are wrong because they violate divine laws. These laws typically involve commandments against adultery,...