Queer believers are people who identify as LGBTQ+ but also have faith in a religion that disapproves of their orientation. They face a unique challenge of balancing their personal identity with the...
In modern society, many queer individuals face systemic oppression and discrimination that can make it challenging to find acceptance and community within traditional religious...
LGBTQ believers have experienced spiritual discrimination due to their sexual orientation or gender identity throughout history. Religious teachings from all major religions have historically...
For many people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or otherwise nonbinary or gender nonconforming, navigating their faith and sexual orientation can be difficult due to the...
Queer believers are individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ while also practicing their faith. They often face challenges when it comes to reconciling the stories of their religion with their own...
LGBTQ individuals who identify as religious often face challenges when trying to reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation or gender identity. One of these challenges is the idea that they...
Queerness and Faith have been intertwined for centuries, but they are often seen as opposing forces. Queerness is associated with rebellion against traditional values, while faith is seen as...
LGBTQ Believers and Faith
The Christian church has often been seen as homophobic and hostile towards those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, or...
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 some faith traditions, such as Christianity and Judaism, belief in God is often expressed through rituals and liturgies that center heteronormativity. These rituals may include marriage...