LGBTQ+ individuals may develop ethical frameworks that are informed by their personal identities and values, but they also consider the cultural and religious teachings that surround them. Some of...
LGBTQ individuals are frequently subject to cultural stigma and societal pressure which can result in feelings of guilt, shame, and self-doubt. This is especially true when it comes to religion,...
God is love. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of...
LGBTQ individuals who identify as religious face unique challenges when it comes to practicing their faith. Many religious traditions have historically been hostile towards LGBTQ people and may still...
There are many different types of religious belief systems that people subscribe to, and each one comes with its own set of values and principles. For some individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, their...
How does a person who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) experience religious worship spaces that both validate and exclude them? In this paper, I will explore how LGBTQ...
LGBTQ believers religious reinterpretation empowerment
How does the reinterpretation of religious suffering transform into a narrative of empowerment among LGBTQ believers?
The first thing to...
In religious communities around the world, there are various rituals that people undergo to mark significant life events such as birth, marriage, death, and coming of age. These rituals serve to...
The term "LGBTQ" stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, plus additional identities that may be included under this umbrella such as Intersex, Asexual, Pansexual, Agender,...
The Bible tells us that God loves all people, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Many members of the LGBTQ community struggle to find acceptance in religious communities...