Queer believers are people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, agender, non-binary, or anything else that is outside the normative gender binary. They may...
The negotiation of expectations is an inherent part of life. Whether it's meeting work deadlines or fulfilling familial obligations, humans are constantly trying to balance their own desires against...
In this research project, I will examine how engagement with inclusive sacred texts can reshape the moral, ethical, and spiritual understanding for bisexual believers. This topic is important because...
What psychological processes accompany the loss of faith in LGBTQ+ people raised in conservative religions?
Losing one's faith can be a deeply traumatic experience for anyone, but it can be...
Faith can have significant impacts on an individual's sense of self and identity, particularly when it comes to issues surrounding gender and sexuality. For many people who identify as both queer and...
What are the challenges LGBTQ individuals face in forming coherent spiritual identities after leaving religious institutions, and how does this impact existential meaning and personal...
The purpose of this article is to explore how faith can become a source of both trauma and healing for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Faith can be an incredibly powerful force in one's life,...
The way that we think about theology can change drastically depending on whether we are talking about queer people's experiences and their unique perspectives. Queer theology is an approach to...
Religious doctrine plays an important role in shaping people's beliefs about morality and values, including their understanding of gender and sexuality. For members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
The processing of religious guilt and internalized homophobia can be challenging for members of LGBTQ+ communities who have been raised in faith traditions that condemn non-heteronormative sexual...