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...
Some LGBTQ individuals remain actively involved in their conservative religious communities despite the stigma attached to their identity. This paper will examine how these individuals navigate the...
What role does mentorship within LGBTQ-affirming religious communities play in ethical development and identity integration?
Mentorship is an important aspect of personal and professional growth...
Faith is an important part of many people's lives, but for LGBTQ individuals, it can be difficult to reconcile their religious beliefs with their sexual orientation or gender identity. This article...
LGBTQ people are often faced with a difficult situation when it comes to navigating religious beliefs and sexual identity. On one hand, many religious groups offer community, support, and guidance...