Queer theology is a relatively new field of study that examines how LGBTQ+ identities intersect with religious beliefs and practices. It challenges traditional understandings of gender, sexuality,...
Queer Believers' Conceptualization of Divine Forgiveness
When considering the concept of divine forgiveness, queer believers may face unique challenges due to the historical exclusion and...
Cognitive Dissonance Between Faith-Based Teachings and Personal Sexual Ethics
The concept of cognitive dissonance refers to an uncomfortable feeling that occurs when one holds two conflicting...
Queerness is often seen as challenging to traditional values and beliefs, which can create tension for individuals who identify as both LGBTQ+ and religious. This tension can be particularly acute...
Queer inclusive approaches to theology are important because they promote new ways of thinking about religious beliefs and practices that challenge traditional norms around gender and sexuality....
Queer believers are people who identify as LGBTQ+ but also have faith in a religion that disapproves of their orientation. They face a unique challenge of balancing their personal identity with the...
How Queer Believers Reconstruct Moral Frameworks
Queer believers often find it challenging to reconcile their personal identities with communal ethical norms that exclude them from various aspects...
Reconciling Desire and Devotion
Desire is an innate human trait that cannot be suppressed, while devotion can provide a moral framework for behavior.
These concepts may conflict when it comes...
Purity is traditionally understood as abstaining from sexual relations outside of marriage. This includes having no physical contact with someone who is not one's spouse, including touching them or...
Queer believers face numerous challenges when navigating the tension between their institutionalized religious beliefs and their personal spiritual journey. On one hand, they must contend with...