The effects of religiously motivated anti-LGBTQ prohibitions on mental health have been widely studied for adult populations.
Little research has focused on how such beliefs impact identity...
There has been an increased focus on exploring the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in terms of how they shape their identity and experiences of...
Queer believers face challenges in navigating conflicting demands from their religious communities, personal identity, and spiritual goals. On one hand, many faith traditions hold that homosexual...
The topic is how queer believers experience relational and communal belonging differently across diverse religious settings.
Religion has often been associated with heteronormativity - the belief...
Storytelling has been an integral part of religious traditions for centuries. It helps to communicate important values and beliefs, and to teach people about their place within a given community. In...
Spiritual Self-Reflection and LGBTQ Beliefs
When it comes to integrating sexual identity into their beliefs, many LGBTQ individuals struggle with conflicting feelings about faith and...
The impact of religion on an individual's identity is profound and far-reaching, and this holds especially true for those who identify as LGBTQ+. Early exposure to religious condemnation can have a...
LGBTQ individuals face challenges from their society's traditional beliefs, norms, and values when they come out to be open about their identity. This is especially true for people living in the...
In today's society, people have become more open about discussing their identities, including those who identify as queer.
There is still much stigma surrounding being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or...
The way that people understand their own identities is influenced by many different factors, including religion. For those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, this can be especially true...