LGBTQ individuals often face discrimination, prejudice, and rejection from families, friends, and religious groups due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Some LGBTQ people find...
LGBTQ individuals often face discrimination, rejection, and marginalization based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. Religious communities are known for their traditional views on...
What is the role of vulnerability in constructing authentic spiritual relationships within queer faith communities? Vulnerability plays an essential part in creating genuine religious connections...
As an LGBTQ individual, I have found that participating in inclusive faith communities can greatly enhance my emotional well-being, spiritual resilience, and identity development. These benefits are...
Research shows that participation in affirming faith communities can play an important role in fostering identity integration and promoting emotional well-being for individuals who identify as...
There has been an increased interest in exploring how intergenerational dialogues can foster empathy, understanding, and acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) youth in...
I will be discussing how spiritual mentorship and pastoral care contribute to the psychosocial adaptation of LGBTQ individuals within faith communities. Spiritual mentorship is defined as an...
Strategies for Maintaining Engagement with Faith Communities
Faith communities have always been a source of solace, support, and community for many people.
LGBTQ individuals often face...
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...
Psychological and Emotional Costs of Negotiating Visibility Within Faith Communities
Negotiating visibility can be a difficult task for members of faith communities who identify as LGBTQ+. It...