Emotional regulation is an important mechanism for coping with stressful situations, including those experienced by LGBTQ believers who are exposed to moral condemnation in sermons and religious...
Sexual orientation and gender identity are key aspects of human experience that often conflict with religious teachings about behavioral norms and expectations. This can create moral dilemmas for...
The importance of mentorship for LGBTQ individuals cannot be overstated. Mentors can provide support, guidance, and a sense of belonging that is often lacking in their lives due to social stigmas,...
There are various ways that individuals can practice their sexuality while also maintaining their faith.
They could explore non-monogamy, which allows them to have multiple partners but still...
We will explore how LGBTQ believers can reconcile their desire for collective worship with their individual spirituality after being rejected from traditional religious institutions. We will examine...
The LGBTQ community is a diverse group that includes individuals who identify themselves using various labels such as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, pansexual, and more....
LGBTQ Believers Integrate Experiences of Exclusion and Affirmation
LGBTQ believers are individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning, while also holding...
How does online religious discourse shape the visibility and empowerment of LGBTQ believers?
Online religious discourse has become increasingly important for LGBTQ individuals seeking community,...
Communal Affirmation for LGBTQ Believers
I will discuss how communal affirmation can positively impact the spiritual resilience of LGBTQ believers. I believe that when members of the LGBTQ...
How does sacred vulnerability catalyze creativity, ethical discernment, and relational depth among LGBTQ believers?
Sacred vulnerability involves exposing one's deepest emotions and desires to...