The concept of reconciling one's faith, desires, and authentic identity can be especially challenging for queer believers who may feel like they are being asked to choose between their religious...
LGBTQ+ people have been marginalized for centuries due to their identity, which is why they are often pushed out from many religious institutions.
Despite this rejection, some believers still...
Queer believers face challenges in navigating conflicting demands from their religious communities, personal identity, and spiritual goals. On one hand, many faith traditions hold that homosexual...
Queer believers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to reconciling their religious beliefs with their sexual and gender identities. Many faith traditions have historically held negative...
How do LGBTQ believers reconstruct narratives of divine love to accommodate lived experiences of marginalization?
I will explore how LGBTQ believers reconcile their faith with their identities...
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...
How do LGBTQ Believers Integrate Sacred and Secular Spaces to Maintain Consistent Spiritual Practice and Identity?
LGBTQ believers face unique challenges when it comes to integrating their faith...
I will discuss how hermeneutical analysis of religious texts can provide insights into both past and present queerness, as well as the challenges that emerge when interpreting these texts. As we...
Reconciling Queerness and Religious Faith
Religious faith is often perceived to be a barrier for queer people, but it doesn't have to be this way. In fact, there are many ways that people can find...
Spiritual Self-Reflection and LGBTQ Beliefs
When it comes to integrating sexual identity into their beliefs, many LGBTQ individuals struggle with conflicting feelings about faith and...