Religion has played an important role in shaping human culture throughout history, influencing everything from social norms to personal beliefs. When it comes to sexual identity and orientation,...
LGBTQ individuals may encounter feelings of rejection, marginalization, or isolation when it comes to their religious beliefs or practices. This can stem from homophobic attitudes prevalent within...
Queer spirituality refers to the intersection between one's sexual orientation or gender identity and their belief system. For some people, this means exploring traditional religions and finding ways...
Negotiation of Secrecy and Visibility for Queer Religious Adherents
As people navigate their faith through identifying as LGBTQIA+, they may find themselves navigating their sexuality alongside...
The religious experience of queer people is shaped by their participation in various communities, including LGBTQ+ communities and religious communities. This can impact how they understand divine...
Queer spiritual leaders are individuals who identify as queer and also hold positions of religious leadership within their communities. These leaders face unique challenges when navigating the...
Queer people often experience traumatic, marginalizing, or shaming events related to their gender or sexuality. These experiences can lead to feelings of powerlessness, self-hatred, or fear that are...
Queer individuals often face significant challenges in maintaining spiritual balance due to societal and cultural pressures that do not affirm their identity. Hostile contexts can be particularly...
Queer religious movements have been growing in popularity all around the world for several decades now. These groups are formed by people who identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual,...
As a queer individual seeking to reconcile their spiritual longing with institutional rejection, it is important to understand the nuances of this complicated issue. This can involve examining one's...