As teenagers grow into young adults, they must make critical decisions regarding their behavior and belief systems that will shape them for years to come. In this context, navigating through the...
Acceptance or Marginalization in Religious Education
LGBT Youth Self-Esteem
Research shows that for most LGBT youth, their sexual orientation or gender identity is something they feel they have...
A theological education is an important aspect of a person's life that helps them to understand their faith better.
It can also be seen as a way for people to transform themselves through their...
LGBT Adolescence
The experience of growing up LGBT in a conservative household can be difficult, especially if one's religion is based on the belief that homosexuality is sinful. This article will...
Queer identity is an individual's sense of self that goes beyond societal expectations around gender and sexual orientation. For many queer people, this means finding meaning through their...
Coping Mechanisms for LGBT Individuals Dealing With Ostracization, Social Exclusion, and Spiritual Marginalization
The LGBT community has faced oppression and prejudice throughout history. They...
Cultural Frameworks in Eastern Societies
Cultural frameworks refer to the belief systems, values, norms, and traditions that are passed down from one generation to another within a society. In...
What does it mean to be queer, gay, bisexual, lesbian, transgender, nonbinary, intersex, questioning, asexual, pansexual, polyamorous, kinky, BDSM, etc., in relation to family, culture, religion, and...
LGBTQ people have experienced discrimination and violence for centuries due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Religious beliefs can also contribute to this intolerance, which leads to...
The integration of sexual and spiritual identities is an ongoing challenge for many people, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ) and have...