Religious leaders who promote diversity and inclusion among their congregations have been found to positively influence the development of self-esteem and moral reasoning skills in LGBT youth. These...
Queer individuals are often associated with non-normative sexual and gender identities that may differ from the traditional heterosexual norm. While religion can be seen as an institution that...
The subject of this study is how some LGBT individuals continue to have religious beliefs despite being rejected by their religions. In recent years, more people are coming out as members of the LGBT...
As we know that cultural differences and societal norms play a significant role in shaping the way people think and behave. The same is true for the LGBT community as well. Cross-cultural differences...
Meditation is an ancient practice that has been used for thousands of years to improve overall wellbeing, including mental health. Researchers have found that it can help people manage stress and...
Rejecting one's family is associated with various negative outcomes in all people, but it is particularly harmful to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. This study explores...
How do LGBT believers navigate moral and ethical conflicts arising from institutional religious norms?
The tension between personal faith and sexual identity is a common one for many members of...
Migration is the movement of people from one place to another. Diaspora refers to dispersed populations outside their homeland, typically sharing a common history, language, culture, religion, or...
Queer freedom is a philosophical concept that promotes the notion of individual identity, self-determination, and collective liberation from heteronormative structures. It seeks to challenge...
Reconciling Sexual Orientation and Spiritual Identity
In many religions, there is a tension between one's sexual orientation and their spiritual beliefs, resulting in feelings of exclusion or...