The use of sacred symbols, rituals, and narratives to shape empowerment, inclusion, or alienation for LGBT believers is an important issue that affects many people around the world. These powerful...
How Religious Conservatism Shapes Family Dynamics for LGBT Members
Religion plays an important role in shaping the values, beliefs, and behaviors of many families worldwide. This is especially...
LGBT communities have been marginalized throughout history due to their different identities, which are often seen as abnormal or unnatural.
They have always found ways to create spaces where they...
How does culture influence anticipatory anxiety in social interactions? When people experience anticipatory anxiety before an upcoming event, they may become worried about their own behavior and the...
The term "queer" refers to an umbrella term for people who identify outside of heteronormative cisgender and/or gender normativity. It is often used as an inclusive term that encompasses LGBTQIA+...
In times of crisis or adversity, it is crucial for individuals to develop resilience and find ways to cope with difficult situations. One way this can be achieved is through participating in communal...
The act of creating new interpretations of gendered archetypes in religious traditions is an essential process that promotes inclusivity within communities. These interpretations are often necessary...
Love is a deeply personal and emotional experience that can be both intense and fleeting. It involves a complex interplay between biology, psychology, culture, and socialization. Love may involve...
The study of queer interpretations of sacred narratives is an emerging field within religious studies that seeks to reframe traditional interpretations of scripture and narrative texts to better...
The study of how narratives of past relational successes and failures can influence present ethical judgement, emotional insight, and relational competency is an important area of research that has...