In contemporary society, LGBTQ individuals face many challenges in expressing their gender identities and sexual orientations because they often have to navigate between social norms and societal...
Suffering from Religious Homophobia
In many parts of the world, religion plays a significant role in shaping societal norms and values.
This influence is often used to justify discrimination...
The fear of divine retribution shapes the ethical decision-making of LGBTQ adherents across diverse faith traditions. This fear is based on religious beliefs that certain behaviors are morally wrong...
LGBTQ individuals often experience internal conflict between their sexual/gender identities and religious beliefs, which can cause tension and confusion.
They may find ways to reconcile these...
The question of how exposure to global LGBT discourse can reshape local religious perspectives is an interesting one that has received increasing attention in recent years. While some scholars have...
Communities have experienced unprecedented levels of political polarization and divisiveness. This has led to a widespread feeling of disconnection and isolation among members who may share similar...
The psychological factors that influence whether LGBTQ believers who have experienced religious trauma choose to seek reconciliation or deconversion are varied and complex. This article will examine...
Prayer and meditation can be used to facilitate reconciliation between sexual identity and religious devotion by enhancing one's ability to focus on spiritual matters and transcending physical...
Contemplative and meditative practices are ancient techniques that have been used to bring about spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. These practices involve deep reflection and self-awareness...
The theology of incarnation is a profound concept that describes the nature of God's relationship to humanity through the union of divine and human natures in one person, Jesus Christ. It suggests...