The inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals within religious institutions has been historically controversial, and there have been many debates around the role that these individuals play in faith...
How does imaginative engagement with sacred texts allow queer believers to claim space and authority within religious discourse?
Imaginative engagement is a way for queer believers to interpret...
What Responsibilities Do Religious Leaders Have In Creating Inclusive Spiritual Spaces For LGBTQ Believers?
The purpose of this article is to explore the importance of religious leaders taking...
LGBTQ individuals have historically faced discrimination within faith communities due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. This has led to a lack of representation and acceptance that can...
How do religious communities reconcile doctrinal teachings with the lived realities of queer congregants?
Religious communities have historically held traditional views on sexuality, gender, and...
How Queer Believers Navigate Religious Tensions
Queer people who believe in a religion must deal with many issues that their straight counterparts do not face. This is because traditional...
In the face of growing social acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals and their rights, many religious organizations have struggled to balance their institutional obligations with the needs of LGBTQ+...
Religion plays an important role in many people's lives, providing meaning, comfort, and guidance.
It has historically excluded and even condemned individuals who do not conform to traditional...
There is no doubt that religion has played an important role in shaping societies around the world for centuries, and it continues to influence people's beliefs and behaviors today.
The exclusion...