LGBTQ people are often faced with a difficult situation when it comes to navigating religious beliefs and sexual identity. On one hand, many religious groups offer community, support, and guidance...
Most religious institutions around the world have strict rules and teachings that prohibit certain behaviors such as homosexual acts, bisexuality, same-sex marriage, transgenderism, etc., which are...
LGBT individuals face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining their self-worth, authenticity, and resilience in restrictive faith environments. While some religions may accept and affirm their...
A significant portion of human society has been involved in some form of religion since time immemorial. Religious belief systems are characterized by a set of principles, norms, rules, and...
The question of how ritual participation affects self-concept and belonging for queer believers is a complex one that has been explored extensively in academic literature. For many queer individuals,...
Strategies LGBTQ+ Believers Employ To Navigate Heteronormative And Patriarchal Religious Structures
LGBTQ+ individuals face challenges when navigating religious environments that are not designed...
Love and sexuality are essential elements of human experience that have been explored throughout history through various forms of expression and depictions. As such, it is no surprise that they have...
The question about how people who identify as LGBTQ+ find spiritual meaning in their lives is an important one that deserves attention. While many have argued for years about whether religion can be...
One major aspect of life that many people face is religion. Religion is often seen as a way to connect with a higher power and find meaning in life.
For some individuals who identify as lesbian,...
There is an inherent conflict between religious upbringing and gender or sexual identity for some people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ) due to...