Research indicates that religious disapproval of premarital cohabitation negatively impacts individuals' sexual self-perception and intimacy due to feelings of guilt, shame, embarrassment, and fear...
LGBTQ individuals may encounter feelings of rejection, marginalization, or isolation when it comes to their religious beliefs or practices. This can stem from homophobic attitudes prevalent within...
Religion and sexual orientation are complex topics that have often been viewed as mutually exclusive.
There is growing recognition among some communities that it is possible to reconcile both...
How Queer Individuals Navigate Ethical Dilemmas
When it comes to navigating ethical dilemmas that arise from conflicts between their sexual orientation, gender identity, and religious doctrine,...
The question of how individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and also observe their faith can navigate the sometimes conflicting demands of these identities has been a subject of much debate and research...
The spiritual and ethical implications of queer reinterpretations of sacred texts refer to how different communities understand and interpret religious scriptures in relation to their own identities...
How do queer individuals reconstruct personal and communal narratives to integrate faith with sexual and gender identity?
The answer to this question is that they may find it difficult to...
Queer believers are people who identify themselves as LGBTQ+ while having faith or being part of religious communities that consider homosexuality sinful. They may have come out to their families,...
Global Religious Acceptance of Queer Identities & Social Integration, Mental Health, & Well-Being
The term “queer” refers to people who identify outside traditional sexual and gender norms, such...
The pursuit of emotional and spiritual well-being is an important aspect of human life that requires personal effort and supportive community. Unfortunately, for many LGBTQ+ individuals who grow up...