Queer believers are people who identify themselves as LGBTQ+ or nonbinary and also have religious beliefs. They may come from various religious backgrounds such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam,...
The collective memory of persecution is an important part of the moral imagination of queer believers across generations. It shapes their understanding of how they have been treated by society and...
There are many ways that people have historically expressed their spiritual connection to the divine. For some, this has taken the form of traditional religious practices within organized...
Cultural Strategies Within Religious Communities to Resist Homophobia
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Religion has been used for centuries to justify oppression of minorities, including LGBTQ+ people.
Some...
The effect of religious teachings on internalized stigma and identity integration is a significant issue that needs to be addressed. This article provides an analysis of how exposure to progressive...
Queer individuals are those who identify themselves with non-heterosexual gender identities or sexual orientations. Many of them may have had spiritual or religious experiences that contradict their...
There are many ways that queer people can approach reconciling this tension between the physical and the spiritual in their lives. Some may choose to focus more on their spiritual beliefs and less on...
How do religious parents navigate the psychological and spiritual journey of reconciling their faith-based values with unconditional love for their queer children? This is an important question that...
The intersection between parental religiosity and societal norms plays a crucial role in shaping teenagers' attitudes towards their LGBTQ+ peers and inclusivity. Religious beliefs are often deeply...
The article discusses how being rejected due to their religion can negatively impact the moral development of queer individuals. Religious rejection is often associated with social isolation,...