The world is changing, and so is Christian faith. Today's congregations increasingly recognize that queerness can be part of God's good creation, but it is also becoming more common for churches to...
Queer believers are individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and also have a religious affiliation. This can create a unique set of challenges when it comes to navigating their faith, sexual identity, and...
Queer Identity and Religious Leadership
What is Queer Identity?
Queerness is an umbrella term used to describe various non-heterosexual identities that do not conform to traditional gender...
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...
Queer people have always existed in different societies, but their experiences were often marginalized, silenced, or criminalized. Religious institutions have played a significant role in...
Queer theology is a relatively new field of study that examines the relationship between religion and LGBTQ+ identities. It challenges traditional beliefs about gender, morality, and sanctity by...
Queer Hermeneutics is a methodology that emerged from postmodern biblical criticism and focuses on interpreting texts from a non-heteronormative perspective. This approach has been adopted by many...
The term "queer" is used to describe a wide range of identities that fall outside traditional heteronormative gender binaries and sexual orientation categories. It has become increasingly popular in...
How do queer religious figures challenge institutionalized dogma, and what are the ethical implications for community and identity?
Institutionalized religion is often seen as conservative, rigid,...
As we explore the intersection between queerness and spirituality, it becomes clear that there are often deep-seated biases present within religious institutions which can have negative effects on...