Religion is one of the most significant aspects of life for many people around the world. It can provide comfort, guidance, community, and purpose.
When someone identifies as LGBTQIA+, they may...
Read More
: Reconciling faith and sexuality: a guide for lgbtqia+ individuals seeking harmony
Queer believers face unique challenges when it comes to their personal beliefs about gender and sexuality. While many religions have clear guidelines for acceptable behavior, the Bible is less...
Read More
: Queer believers face unique challenges when it comes to their personal beliefs about gender and sexuality.
Institutional Religious Authority and Personal Authenticity
Religion is an important aspect of human life that has been around for centuries, shaping societies and cultures across the globe. For...
Read More
: Sexuality and religion: how queer believers navigate tension between institutional authority and personal authenticity
The term “queer” is used to describe individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, but it can also be applied more broadly to anyone whose gender identity or sexual orientation does not conform to societal...
Read More
: Exploring divine intimacy, transcendence, and consolation through a queer lens
The traditional understanding of "holy" has been tied to purity and morality, focusing on avoiding sinful behavior and maintaining religious observances.
For many LGBTQ+ individuals, this...
Read More
: Redefining holiness: how queer believers are reimagining intimacy and relationships
How does one reconcile religious beliefs and sexual orientation? This is a question that many people have asked themselves, but it can be especially difficult for those who identify as LGBTQ+ and...
Read More
: Queer believers finding peace & acceptance with their faith while embracing diversity
Queer believers have long struggled to reconcile their religious beliefs with their sexual orientation, gender identity, and spiritual experiences. Some have turned to creative interpretations of...
Read More
: Reinterpreting moral concepts to understand yourself and faith: how queer believers can find spiritual fulfillment
Queer spiritual communities are religious or spiritual groups that focus on providing community and support to people who identify as LGBTQIA+. These communities offer a safe space for queer...
Read More
: Queer spiritual communities offer support through relationships and affirmation
Queer Believers and Divine-Human Relationships
Let's define some key terms. Queer is an umbrella term used to describe people who identify outside of traditional gender norms and heterosexuality....
Read More
: Queer believers: reimagining divinehuman relationships through erotic intimacy
The concept of exile and marginalization has been deeply ingrained in religious beliefs since ancient times. Religions such as Christianity and Islam have emphasized exclusivity towards people who do...
Read More
: How religion exile and marginalization shape the sexual identity development of queer individuals