The conflict between religious education and lived personal experience is one that many people have to face, but it can be particularly challenging for LGBT adolescents who may find themselves caught...
Religious Condemnation, Self-Perception, Identity Affirmation, and Mental Health Among LGBT Youth
The relationship between religion and sexual orientation has been widely debated since the...
The word "sacred" is often used to describe objects or people who are considered holy or divine.
What about the idea of being able to make something sacred out of a human act such as sex? This is...
The prolonged exclusion from traditional religious communities can have serious psychological effects on individuals, particularly those who deeply value their faith. One of the most significant...
The process of theorizing faith has been a controversial issue since ancient times. Some argue that it leads to an impersonal approach to religion, where people lose their connection with God through...
LGBT identity formation is a complex process that involves various factors such as personal experiences, societal norms, and religious beliefs. Social norms are defined as shared expectations within...
In modern society, people tend to look for guidance and direction in their lives through various means such as media, friends, family, and religions. Religious institutions are often regarded as a...
The question that this article will seek to answer is what effect do heteronormative religious teachings have on queer people's self-esteem, relationship skills, and identity development. This...
Can empathy transcend dogma and function as the essence of religious morality?
Empathy refers to the ability to understand and share another person's feelings or experiences. It is an important...
The importance of resilience to religious rejection
Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from adversity, trauma, stress, tragedy, or negative life events. It is an important skill that can...