When it comes to navigating feelings of guilt, shame, or moral conflict arising from religious doctrine, many people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) find themselves...
Sexual identity is an important aspect of human experience, but it can be challenging to balance one's personal beliefs about religion and faith with their sexual desires. Sacred symbols can play a...
Can inclusivity itself become a new form of dogma within progressive faith spaces?
Inclusivity is an essential element of many religions that promote diversity and acceptance of all individuals...
How do bisexual believers reinterpret notions of sin and virtue to integrate fluid desire with moral self-concept?
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Bisexuality is one of the most misunderstood...
I will discuss how parental religious beliefs can influence adolescent's perception and understanding of LGBT people. Religious teachings are a major factor that shapes children's views on social...
What is holiness? How can one achieve it? These are two key questions in many religions. In Christianity, for example, holiness refers to being "set apart" from sin and evil and living according to...
The article explores how internalized religious norms influence romantic and sexual decision-making among LGBTQ adolescents. It examines how societal expectations, gender roles, and cultural beliefs...
LGBT individuals are those who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. In non-affirming religious environments, they face unique challenges in expressing their true selves and...
Religious upbringing has been shown to have a significant impact on an individual's perception of their own sexual orientation and gender identity. Many people raised in religious households may be...
The question posed is whether divine wholeness can be achieved without the inclusion of queerness. It is important to define what we mean by "divine" and "queer," as they are terms that have been...