Theology has historically been used to justify the exclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals from religious communities, resulting in significant psychological impacts on their faith identity development. This...
Queerness has been associated with sin, deviance, immorality, and perversion throughout history. Religions have played an important role in shaping these stigmas and contributing to their...
The article focuses on how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) individuals can reconcile their personal beliefs with their religious practices while living within traditional religious...
There has been a significant increase in research exploring how LGBTQ+ people navigate their faith and identity, particularly within Christian communities. While some may find it difficult to...
How do queer believers navigate the tension between doctrinal fidelity and authentic self-expression?
One of the most pressing issues for people who identify as LGBTQ+ is how to reconcile their...
How do religious communities reconcile doctrinal teachings with the lived realities of queer congregants?
Religious communities have historically held traditional views on sexuality, gender, and...
Religiously mediated trauma is a form of emotional and spiritual distress that can occur when an individual experiences conflict between their personal faith and their sense of identity or belief...
The concept of queerness has been defined by many scholars as an intersectional identity that encompasses non-heteronormative gender identities, orientations, and relationships. This includes...
Exploring how queer believers can reconstruct sacred narratives to affirm their identity
Queer believers are individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ while also adhering to religious beliefs. This is...
Many Christian denominations have strict rules regarding gender roles, sexual behaviors, and romantic relationships. These rules are often based on literal readings of biblical texts that condemn...