The article must include a thorough exploration of how conflicting messages regarding love and restriction can be found within various religious teachings, examining historical contexts, cultural...
Adolescence is a time when young people are going through many physical and emotional changes, which often leads to an increase in curiosity about sex and exploration of their sexuality.
For some...
Religious doctrine plays an important role in shaping people's beliefs about morality and values, including their understanding of gender and sexuality. For members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
Personal narratives are stories told from the perspective of an individual about their own experiences. When it comes to the experiences of LGBT individuals who have grown up in a religious...
How do queer individuals navigate cognitive dissonance between spiritual beliefs and non-normative sexual or gender identities?
When it comes to navigating the space between their spiritual...
How do LGBT individuals navigate their faith while facing systemic religious discrimination?
The issue of homosexuality is one that has been at the center of much debate across different religions...
Reconciling religious teachings with one's personal experiences is a challenging endeavor for anyone who belongs to a faith community that views certain behaviors, such as same-sex relations, as...
LGBT Believers and Intergenerational Religious Settings
How do lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer people navigate their faith identities within the context of traditional belief systems...