How do queer people reimagine the concept of the sacred when divinity has been used as a weapon against them?
The answer to this question is complicated and multifaceted. For centuries, religious...
LGBTQ individuals often experience unique challenges when it comes to their religious beliefs and sexual orientation or gender identity. One such challenge is the guilt that may arise from feeling...
Transgender believers often face challenges in navigating their faith traditions' doctrinal restrictions and ritual obligations related to gender identity. These religious communities may require...
Since ancient times, religious texts have been used to regulate human behavior and morality, including how people express their sexuality. In many cases, these texts condemn same-sex love and...
How do LGBTQ Youth Interpret Religious Doctrines That Condemn Or Marginalize Their Identity And What Cognitive And Emotional Strategies Facilitate Coping And Meaning Making?
LGBTQ youth face...
Contemplative practices have been used for centuries to help people manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. They can be beneficial for those who are struggling with issues related to sexual...
Guilt is an unpleasant feeling caused by consciousness of having done something wrong. Shame is a painful emotion experienced when one feels that they have failed to live up to some social norm. Both...
What is sin? What does it mean to be saved? How can one navigate their own queer identity in relation to these concepts? These are important questions that have been debated for centuries within...
Queer theology is an emerging field that examines how religious belief systems can be reconciled with non-heteronormative identities. It explores how spirituality and faith can inform and enrich our...
The word "patriotism" has been used for centuries to describe the strong attachment that people have towards their nation. It is often seen as a positive trait, but in recent years it has become more...