Religious communities have varied ways of dealing with different types of sexualities within their ranks. Some are more liberal while others are conservative in their stances. Religions such as...
Guato religion is unique among many world religions for its approach to same-sex desire, which it treats as an inherently natural and acceptable part of human experience that can be expressed in...
Negotiation of Secrecy and Visibility for Queer Religious Adherents
As people navigate their faith through identifying as LGBTQIA+, they may find themselves navigating their sexuality alongside...
The history of LGBT religious movements informs the potential strategies for global faith‑based advocacy, and new transnational faith networks may arise. These movements began to gain momentum in...
Strategies for LGBT Individuals to Reclaim Spiritual and Social Agency in Restrictive Religious Contexts
LGBT people can feel alienated from their communities and families due to societal stigma...
Creative expression has been an integral part of human culture for thousands of years, acting as a medium through which people express themselves and communicate their thoughts, feelings, and...
Ritual Practice, Doctrinal Fidelity, and Identity Affirmation for Queer Believers
As more people identify as LGBTQIA+, they face unique challenges when it comes to their religious beliefs and...
Overview of Research on LGBT Religious Participation
Studies have shown that many LGBT people face discrimination, stigma, and exclusion from traditional religious communities due to their sexual...
Religious Condemnation and Intimate Partnerships Among LGBT Believers
In many societies around the world, people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, agender,...
What is an Inclusive Religious Mentorship?
An inclusive religious mentorship is a program that provides support to non-binary individuals who identify themselves outside of traditional gender...