Dual identities can be challenging to manage in any context, but when they involve religion and sexuality, the task becomes even more complicated. In conservative religious settings where sexuality...
The article begins by defining what it means to be an LGBT adolescent and how they face discrimination due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. It then explores how these individuals try...
There has been an increasing recognition that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals may experience unique challenges in their search for spiritual connection and belongingness...
The term "LGBT" refers to people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, and it encompasses a broad range of individuals whose sexual orientations and gender identities may...
Queer mysticism is an emerging field that explores the intersection between mystical experiences and LGBTQ+ identities. It seeks to broaden our understanding of what it means to have a spiritual...
LGBT youth face unique challenges in their quest for self-acceptance and fulfillment within religious communities that may be hostile or ambivalent towards queer identities. While some individuals...
What is faith transmission?
Faith transmission refers to the process by which individuals learn about their religion from their parents or other influential figures in their lives and adopt it as...
What is Queer Theology?
Queer theology is an approach to Christian theology that seeks to understand and affirm the experiences and perspectives of LGBTQ+ individuals within the context of the...
The impact of internalized stigma on queer believers' ethical reasoning and moral discernment is a nuanced and complex issue that cannot be fully captured through a single essay.
This article will...
In religious traditions, stories play an important role in shaping early childhood attitudes towards moral values and beliefs. Religious storytelling has been used to educate children about right and...