Mentorship is an important part of human development that can help individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and experience from others who have been through similar experiences before them. In recent...
Queer believers face unique challenges when navigating heteronormative contexts, such as religious communities, families, and workplaces. They may feel pressure to conform to social norms that are...
Believing that you are accepted for who you are is essential to building hope, faith, and resilience.
It can be difficult when society treats you like an outcast due to your identity. It takes...
What is Spiritual Trauma?
Spiritual trauma refers to the emotional pain caused by negative experiences related to faith, religion, or spiritual practices. It can result from abuse, manipulation,...
Queer believers are individuals who identify themselves as LGBTQ+ and also have religious beliefs. They may belong to traditional faith groups such as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism,...
What is Spiritual Authenticity and Integrity?
Spiritual authenticity is the ability to live authentically in harmony with one's values and beliefs despite external pressures or influences that may...
Queer believers are people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, pansexual, asexual, polyamorous, kinky, or intersex. They may believe that God created them this way and...
Many LGBT people struggle to find a way to reconcile their personal beliefs with the expectations of their communities and religions. This can be especially difficult for those who identify as both...
How might the legacy of missionary moral codes still determine the spiritual shame internalized by queer believers across continents?
The Christian church, which has historically been...
Moral teachings about sin and virtue are central to many religions and can significantly impact how individuals view their own sexual identity and gender expression. For queer believers who may feel...