The term "queer" has been used to refer to people who identify themselves as LGBTQ+ for many years now, but it is also being applied to religious beliefs that question traditional moral, ethical, and...
LGBTQ+ people have been marginalized for centuries due to their identity, which is why they are often pushed out from many religious institutions.
Despite this rejection, some believers still...
Queer believers are individuals who identify themselves as belonging to religious groups but also experience same-sex attraction or gender nonconformity. This creates tension for them because many...
Participation in queer-focused religious movements can provide individuals with a range of benefits that contribute to their overall well-being, including enhancing resilience, ethical clarity, and...
Religion is an important aspect of human life that has been around since the beginning of time. It provides guidance, comfort, and community to its followers.
For many people in the LGBTQ+...
Narrative, testimony, and storytelling are all modes of communication that have been used throughout history to express ideas and emotions. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in...
Introduction to LGBTQ Spirituality and Sexuality
There has been an increasing recognition of the importance of incorporating spiritual practices into the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
Let us explore some definitions. Affirmation is when someone's identity, beliefs, or values are acknowledged and accepted as valid and acceptable. Exclusion is when they are denied or ignored....
The word "religion" is derived from the Latin word "relegere", which means to go back to something again and again; the act of reverence towards the divine. It refers to human beliefs about the...
Queer theology is an academic field that examines how religious belief systems intersect with the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals. It has been used to challenge traditional understandings of gender...