Sexual orientation is an important aspect of human psychology that influences many aspects of life. One area where it can have a significant impact is in how people handle interpersonal conflicts,...
How do queer believers reconcile experiences of erotic desire with religious devotion in ways that affirm identity rather than induce shame?
Desire can be an integral part of any individual's...
Reconciliation is an act of making peace after a conflict has occurred. It involves forgiving one another for wrongdoing and trying to understand each other's perspectives. Reconciliation can be...
Queer Believers Experience Reconciliation and Spiritual Repair After Leaving and Returning to Faith Communities
Many individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ have experienced rejection from their...
Grace can be defined as an unmerited favor or benefit that God gives to people who believe in him. It is often associated with divine assistance, guidance, protection, and deliverance from difficult...
In what ways does introspection mediate the reconciliation of personal desire, relational obligation, and ethical reflection?
Introspection is a process of reflecting on one's thoughts, feelings,...
Can forgiveness exist without moral understanding of the harm done?
Forgiveness can be defined as "the deliberate decision to relinquish resentment and vengeance toward another person for an...
Love is love, but society's perception of it may vary from place to place. After conflict, those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) are faced with unique challenges...
The LGBT community is diverse and varied. Their experiences are shaped by many factors including social background, cultural environment, education level, personal life experience, socioeconomic...
The intersection between religious beliefs and LGBTQ identities is a complex issue that has been studied extensively by scholars from various fields, including psychology, sociology, anthropology,...